Buffalo Bayou at Houston water level
Buffalo Bayou at Houston is at 2.33 ft and rising (+0.46 ft in 24 h). Low for this time of year (17% of normal flow for October 23).
Water level2.33 ft
Flow180 cfs
Last 24 hours+0.46 ft
Vs. normal today17%
NWS flood statusNot flooding
Updated Oct 23, 10:15 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 08074000
Last 7 days
Flood stages
Action: 17 ft · Minor: 28 ft · Moderate: 29.5 ft · Major: 32 ft
Is Buffalo Bayou floatable right now?
Low for this time of year Low: expect to drag through the riffles. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.
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About this gauge
Buffalo Bayou at Houston, TX · 29.7602, -95.4086. USGS page. NWS forecast page.
Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.