Rivers in Texas
Buffalo Bayou at Piney Point Village
Below flood stage
28.54ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 52.00 ft
- Record crest
- 62.84 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 60.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 57.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 52.00 ft |
| Action | 49.00 ft |
- 60.00 ftAt levels above 60.0 feet, major lowland flooding begins as homes above the gage begin to flood and several streets near the gage are inundated.
- 59.30 ftAt levels above 59.3 feet, the bridge at Briar Forest SW is inundated.
- 57.00 ftAt levels above 57.0 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as portions of Briar Forest Drive begin to flood.
- 53.50 ftAt levels above 54.5 feet, garages on Arrowhead begin to flood.
- 52.00 ftAt levels above 52.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as pool decks, tennis courts, and lower garage area are inundated.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
41 crests on NOAA’s list since 1968.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 2017 | 62.84 ft |
| 2 | March 4, 1992 | 61.23 ft |
| 3 | September 11, 1998 | 59.82 ft |
| 4 | May 26, 2015 | 58.28 ft |
| 5 | April 18, 2016 | 57.75 ft |
| 6 | May 18, 1989 | 57.31 ft |
| 7 | April 28, 2009 | 57.25 ft |
| 8 | August 31, 1981 | 57.20 ft |
| 9 | November 18, 2003 | 57.02 ft |
| 10 | September 19, 1983 | 55.60 ft |
| 11 | September 19, 1979 | 55.15 ft |
| 12 | June 13, 1973 | 54.98 ft |
| 13 | September 13, 2008 | 54.70 ft |
| 14 | May 22, 1997 | 54.69 ft |
| 15 | October 16, 2006 | 54.49 ft |
| 16 | March 28, 2001 | 54.44 ft |
| 17 | October 18, 1994 | 54.11 ft |
| 18 | October 29, 2002 | 54.03 ft |
| 19 | June 9, 2001 | 53.61 ft |
| 20 | March 21, 1972 | 53.47 ft |
| 21 | June 20, 1993 | 53.01 ft |
| 22 | March 19, 1999 | 52.76 ft |
| 23 | July 3, 1968 | 52.75 ft |
| 24 | September 19, 2019 | 52.75 ft |
| 25 | June 7, 1978 | 52.71 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 19, 2019: 52.75 ft
- August 31, 2017: 62.84 ft
- April 18, 2016: 57.75 ft
- May 26, 2015: 58.28 ft
- April 28, 2009: 57.25 ft
- September 13, 2008: 54.70 ft
- October 16, 2006: 54.49 ft
- December 14, 2005: 50.62 ft
- November 23, 2004: 51.35 ft
- November 18, 2003: 57.02 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
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.