Brays Bayou at Gessner Dr, Houston, TX
Is Brays Bayou at Gessner Dr, Houston, TX flooding right now?
Brays Bayou at Gessner Dr, Houston, TX measured 39.63 ft on 2026-11-11 19:15:00 UTC. That observation was 17.4 ft below its 57 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
39.63 ft
Streamflow
242 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 57 ft, with major flooding at 59 ft. The highest crest on record was 61.6 ft on Tue, May 26, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 54 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 57 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 58 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 59 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 61.6 ft | 2015-05-26 |
| 61.35 ft | 1983-09-19 |
| 61.26 ft | 2016-04-18 |
| 61.15 ft | 1992-03-04 |
| 60.78 ft | 2003-11-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Keegans Bayou at Roark Rd near Houston, TX | 2.3 mi | Harris County |
| Brays Bayou at Alief, TX | 4.1 mi | Harris County |
| Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point, TX | 5.1 mi | Harris County |
| Sims Bayou at Hiram Clarke St, Houston, TX | 6.2 mi | Harris County |
| Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, Houston, TX | 6.4 mi | Harris County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.