Rivers in Texas
Brays Bayou at Gessner Drive
Below flood stage
39.19ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 11:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 57.00 ft
- Record crest
- 61.60 ft2015
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 59.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 58.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 57.00 ft |
| Action | 54.00 ft |
- 59.00 ftMajor flooding begins with homes flooded in the Braeburn Glen subdivision and numerous homes nearing flood in the Braeburn Valley subdivision. Many streets are flooded and impassable including Fondren Drive near the channel and North and South Braeswood Blvd. Gessner Road bridge deck overtopped and inundated with approximately 1.25ft of water.
- 58.00 ftModerate flooding begins with numerous streets flooded in the Braeburn Glen and Braeburn Valley subdivisions. Fondren bridge approaches are impassable and water is hitting bridge deck. Water is nearing homes in the Braeburn Glen subdivision along Valley View Drive, Kennard and Mahoning Street.
- 57.00 ftMinor flooding begins along Fondren Drive north and south of the channel. Flooding is likely along Valley View Drive in the Braeburn Valley subdivision.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13% |
| Moderate flooding | 12% |
| Major flooding | 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1983.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26, 2015 | 61.60 ft |
| 2 | September 19, 1983 | 61.35 ft |
| 3 | April 18, 2016 | 61.26 ft |
| 4 | March 4, 1992 | 61.15 ft |
| 5 | November 17, 2003 | 60.78 ft |
| 6 | August 27, 2017 | 60.00 ft |
| 7 | October 18, 1994 | 59.45 ft |
| 8 | April 18, 2016 | 59.00 ft |
| 9 | January 9, 2012 | 58.27 ft |
| 10 | September 11, 1998 | 56.85 ft |
| 11 | June 9, 2001 | 56.73 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 27, 2017: 60.00 ft
- April 18, 2016: 61.26 ft
- April 18, 2016: 59.00 ft
- May 26, 2015: 61.60 ft
- January 9, 2012: 58.27 ft
- November 17, 2003: 60.78 ft
- June 9, 2001: 56.73 ft
- September 11, 1998: 56.85 ft
- October 18, 1994: 59.45 ft
- March 4, 1992: 61.15 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.