Major Flood
59 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
58 ft
Minor Flood
57 ft
Action Stage
54 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brays Bayou at Gessner Drive?
The Brays Bayou at Gessner Drive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08074810) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Brays Bayou at Gessner Drive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brays Bayou at Gessner Drive is 57 feet. Action stage begins at 54 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 58 feet, and major flooding at 59 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brays Bayou rises?
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Where is the Brays Bayou at Gessner Drive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harris County, Texas at coordinates 29.6725°N, 95.5281°W. USGS site number: 08074810. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey