Is the Buffalo Bayou flooding?
The Buffalo Bayou is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Texas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Buffalo Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Buffalo Bayou is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, Houston, TX | No flooding | 41.54 ft | 62.2 ft | |
| Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point, TX | No flooding | 34.34 ft | 52 ft | |
| Buffalo Bayou near Katy, TX | No flood stage defined | 97.27 ft | — | |
| Buffalo Bayou near Fulshear, TX | No flood stage defined | 88.48 ft | — | |
| Buffalo Bayou at State Hwy 6 near Addicks, TX | No flood stage defined | 57.08 ft | — | |
| Buffalo Bayou near Addicks, TX | No flood stage defined | 51.53 ft | — |
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.