White Oak Bayou at Houston
Harris County, Texas
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What floods at each level
- 40.29 ft
At levels above 40.3 feet, major lowland flooding continues as the Heights Boulevard bridge is inundated.
- 38.5 ft
At levels above 38.5 feet, major lowland flooding continues as the I-45 main lanes north of I-10 are inundated.
- 36 ft
At levels above 36.0 feet, major lowland flooding begins as apartments along White Oak Drive begin flooding. The I-45 southbound ramp to I-10 West is under 2.5 feet of water and the I-10 eastbound feeder road west of Studemont is inundated. The I-45 main lanes north of I-10 are close to being flooded.
- 33.5 ft
At levels above 33.5 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as the southbound ramp to I-10 West floods.
- 29 ft
At levels above 29.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel and floods White Oak Drive between Taylor Street and I-10.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2001 | 52.84 ft | 28,100 cfs |
| Dec 8, 1935 | 51.5 ft | 14,750 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1992 | 50.43 ft | 25,100 cfs |
Flood map
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