Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point, TX
Is Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point, TX flooding right now?
Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point, TX measured 29.09 ft on 2026-11-11 19:15:00 UTC. That observation was 22.9 ft below its 52 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
29.09 ft
Streamflow
268 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 52 ft, with major flooding at 60 ft. The highest crest on record was 62.84 ft on Thu, Aug 31, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 49 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 52 ft | 22.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 57 ft | 27.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 60 ft | 30.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 62.84 ft | 2017-08-31 |
| 61.23 ft | 1992-03-04 |
| 59.82 ft | 1998-09-11 |
| 58.28 ft | 2015-05-26 |
| 57.75 ft | 2016-04-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, Houston, TX | 2.3 mi | Harris County |
| Brays Bayou at Alief, TX | 4.4 mi | Harris County |
| Buffalo Bayou near Addicks, TX | 5.0 mi | Harris County |
| Brays Bayou at Gessner Dr, Houston, TX | 5.1 mi | Harris County |
| Brickhouse Gully at Costa Rica St, Houston, TX | 6.5 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.