Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point Village, TX
River level and flood forecast · Harris County
Normal33.1 ftas of Mon 3:30 PM
The river is 18.9 ft below flood stage (52 ft).
Flow: 1,190 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 60 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 57 ft |
| Flood stage | 52 ft |
| Action stage | 49 ft |
| Record crest (August 31, 2017) | 62.84 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 60 ftAt levels above 60.0 feet, major lowland flooding begins as homes above the gage begin to flood and several streets near the gage are inundated.
- 59.3 ftAt levels above 59.3 feet, the bridge at Briar Forest SW is inundated.
- 57 ftAt levels above 57.0 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as portions of Briar Forest Drive begin to flood.
- 53.5 ftAt levels above 54.5 feet, garages on Arrowhead begin to flood.
- 52 ftAt levels above 52.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as pool decks, tennis courts, and lower garage area are inundated.
Highest crests on record
- 62.84 ft — August 31, 2017
- 58.28 ft — May 26, 2015
- 57.75 ft — April 18, 2016
- 57.25 ft — April 28, 2009
- 52.75 ft — September 19, 2019
Recent crests: 52.75 ft (September 19, 2019) · 62.84 ft (August 31, 2017) · 57.75 ft (April 18, 2016) · 58.28 ft (May 26, 2015) · 57.25 ft (April 28, 2009)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (PPTT2); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.