RIVER GAUGE · BUFFALO BAYOU
Buffalo Bayou at West Belt Drive
Harris County, Texas
Water level35.08 ft
Flow115 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action59.2 ft
Minor flood62.2 ft
Moderate flood63.2 ft
Major flood65.3 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2017 | 71.22 ft | 14,600 cfs |
| Mar 3, 1992 | 68.3 ft | 7,290 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 65.49 ft | 7,060 cfs |
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