Buffalo Bayou at Shepherd Drive
Harris County, Texas
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What floods at each level
- 32 ft
At levels above 32.0 feet, major flooding begins as portions of Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive are under 1 to 2 feet of water and homes upstream of the gage begin flooding.
- 29.5 ft
At levels above 29.5 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins Memorial Drive between Sandman Streeet and Waugh Drive becomes inundated.
- 28.7 ft
At levels above 28.7 feet, Allen Parkway east of Montrose Boulevard and Memorial Drive east of Waugh Drive flood.
- 28 ft
At levels above 28.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water spills out of main channel and floods the lowest levels of apartments near the gage.
- 17 ft
At levels above 17.0 feet, hike and bike trails within the channel become inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2017 | 41.9 ft | 36,400 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2001 | 36.58 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 36.33 ft | 13,400 cfs |
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