Minor Flood
93.2 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
90.2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
104 ft
Top of spillway/natual ground at end of dam
101.56 ft
Pool of Record (Harvey)
98.1 ft
First home flooded in Fort Bend County.
97.1 ft
First home flooded in Harris County.
96.6 ft
First street flooding in Harris County.
94.9 ft
First street flooded in Fort Bend County.
93.4 ft
Low point on Beeler Road
93.2 ft
Low point on Westheimer Parkway
82.7 ft
Low point on Barker-Clodine Road
71.05 ft
Bottom of Barker Reservoir
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2017 | 101.6 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 95.25 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 1992 | 93.6 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buffalo Bayou at Barker Reservoir?
The Buffalo Bayou at Barker Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08072500) 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 Buffalo Bayou at Barker Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buffalo Bayou at Barker Reservoir is 93.2 feet. Action stage begins at 90.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Buffalo Bayou rises?
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Where is the Buffalo Bayou at Barker Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harris County, Texas at coordinates 29.7697°N, 95.6469°W. USGS site number: 08072500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers