Whiteoak Bayou at Houston, TX
Is Whiteoak Bayou at Houston, TX flooding right now?
Whiteoak Bayou at Houston, TX measured 8.88 ft on 2026-11-11 18:45:00 UTC. That observation was 23.1 ft below its 32 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.88 ft
Streamflow
203 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 52.84 ft on Sat, Jun 9, 2001.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33.5 ft | 24.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 27.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 52.84 ft | 2001-06-09 |
| 51.5 ft | 1935-12-09 |
| 50.43 ft | 1992-03-04 |
| 47.06 ft | 1998-09-11 |
| 47 ft | 1929-05-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Whiteoak Bayou at Trimble St, Houston, TX | 2.1 mi | Harris County |
| Brays Bayou at Houston, TX | 5.5 mi | Harris County |
| Hunting Bayou at Hoffman St, Houston, TX | 5.5 mi | Harris County |
| Brickhouse Gully at Costa Rica St, Houston, TX | 5.7 mi | Harris County |
| Halls Bayou at Houston, TX | 7.0 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.