Brays Bayou at Gessner Dr, Houston, TX
Is Brays Bayou at Gessner Dr, Houston, TX flooding right now?
No — Brays Bayou at Gessner Dr, Houston, TX is at 38.77 ft, 18.2 ft below its 57 ft flood stage, as of 26 min ago.
Gauge height
38.77 ft
Streamflow
86 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 54 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 57 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 58 ft | 19.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 59 ft | 20.2 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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