Brays Bayou at Gessner Drive
Harris County, Texas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 59 ft
Major flooding begins with homes flooded in the Braeburn Glen subdivision and numerous homes nearing flood in the Braeburn Valley subdivision. Many streets are flooded and impassable including Fondren Drive near the channel and North and South Braeswood Blvd. Gessner Road bridge deck overtopped and inundated with approximately 1.25ft of water.
- 58 ft
Moderate flooding begins with numerous streets flooded in the Braeburn Glen and Braeburn Valley subdivisions. Fondren bridge approaches are impassable and water is hitting bridge deck. Water is nearing homes in the Braeburn Glen subdivision along Valley View Drive, Kennard and Mahoning Street.
- 57 ft
Minor flooding begins along Fondren Drive north and south of the channel. Flooding is likely along Valley View Drive in the Braeburn Valley subdivision.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2015 | 61.6 ft | 18,300 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1983 | 61.35 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 61.26 ft | 17,800 cfs |
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