Major Flood
59.5 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
56.5 ft
Minor Flood
55 ft
Action Stage
52 ft
What Floods at Each Level
61 ft
Major lowland flooding continues as homes on Sequoia Bend Drive begin flooding with widespread flooding of homes on McDermott Drive.
60 ft
Major lowland flooding continues as homes on McDermott Drive begin flooding.
59.5 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as home in Sequoia Estates subdiviision begin flooding. Homestead Road south of the channel in inundated with one to two feet of water and water is several feet deep on the southbound feeder of U.S. Highway 59.
56.5 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins as streets in the Sequoia Estates subdivision and west of JFK Boulevard become inundated. The southbound feeder road of U.S Highway 59 is under close to one foot of water.
55 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the north side of the upstream bank at U.S. Highway 59. Water is close to inundating the southbound feeder road south of the channel.
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 28, 2017 | 62.88 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2001 | 62.39 ft | 26,500 cfs |
| Jun 26, 1989 | 60.62 ft | 16,500 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Greens Bayou at Houston?
The Greens Bayou at Houston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08076000) 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 Greens Bayou at Houston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Greens Bayou at Houston is 55 feet. Action stage begins at 52 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 56.5 feet, and major flooding at 59.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Greens Bayou rises?
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Where is the Greens Bayou at Houston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harris County, Texas at coordinates 29.9181°N, 95.3067°W. USGS site number: 08076000. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.