Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, Houston, TX
Is Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, Houston, TX flooding right now?
Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, Houston, TX measured 36.21 ft on 2026-11-11 18:30:00 UTC. That observation was 26.0 ft below its 62.2 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
36.21 ft
Streamflow
258 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 62.2 ft, with major flooding at 65.3 ft. The highest crest on record was 71.22 ft on Thu, Aug 31, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 59.2 ft | 23.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 62.2 ft | 26.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 63.2 ft | 27.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 65.3 ft | 29.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 71.22 ft | 2017-08-31 |
| 68.3 ft | 1992-03-04 |
| 65.49 ft | 2009-04-28 |
| 65.49 ft | 2003-11-17 |
| 65.29 ft | 2016-04-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point, TX | 2.3 mi | Harris County |
| Buffalo Bayou near Addicks, TX | 2.9 mi | Harris County |
| Brays Bayou at Alief, TX | 4.0 mi | Harris County |
| Langham Creek at Addicks Reservoir Outflow near Addicks, TX | 4.4 mi | Harris County |
| Buffalo Bayou at State Hwy 6 near Addicks, TX | 5.1 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.