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RIVER GAUGE · BUFFALO BAYOU

Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point Village

Harris County, Texas

Water level28.10 ft
Flow121 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action49 ft
Minor flood52 ft
Moderate flood57 ft
Major flood60 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 30, 201762.84 ft15,000 cfs
Mar 3, 199261.23 ft7,500 cfs
Sep 10, 199859.82 ft5,750 cfs

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