Is the Greens Bayou flooding?

Texas · 3 gauges · Texas river levels

The Greens Bayou is tracked by 3 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 Greens Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.

data refreshed 9 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Greens Bayou near Houston, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 67.81 ft on 9 June 2001, carrying 26,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1953 (73 annual peaks). It is currently at 39.39 ft, 28.4 ft below that record.

Drains 69 sq mi · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Greens Bayou near US Hwy 75 near Houston, TXNo flooding65.88 ft84.8 ft
Greens Bayou near Houston, TXNo flooding39.39 ft55 ft
Greens Bayou at Cutten Rd near Houston, TXNo flood stage defined101.11 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.