Rivers in Texas
Sims Bayou at Houston
Below flood stage
0.58ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 26.20 ft
- Record crest
- 30.44 ft1981
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.20 ft |
| Moderate flood | 27.20 ft |
| Minor flood | 26.20 ft |
| Action | 23.20 ft |
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
44 crests on NOAA’s list since 1961.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 5, 1981 | 30.44 ft |
| 2 | August 18, 1983 | 28.70 ft |
| 3 | June 9, 1975 | 28.64 ft |
| 4 | June 16, 1976 | 28.61 ft |
| 5 | September 20, 1979 | 28.46 ft |
| 6 | May 20, 1966 | 27.99 ft |
| 7 | June 9, 2001 | 27.91 ft |
| 8 | July 25, 1979 | 27.87 ft |
| 9 | July 7, 1973 | 27.58 ft |
| 10 | August 31, 1981 | 27.36 ft |
| 11 | November 11, 1985 | 27.30 ft |
| 12 | February 4, 1986 | 26.99 ft |
| 13 | August 1, 1989 | 26.71 ft |
| 14 | August 27, 2017 | 26.56 ft |
| 15 | October 5, 1981 | 25.91 ft |
| 16 | May 13, 1982 | 25.91 ft |
| 17 | September 11, 1961 | 25.77 ft |
| 18 | May 21, 1970 | 25.69 ft |
| 19 | October 20, 1993 | 25.61 ft |
| 20 | May 14, 1981 | 25.37 ft |
| 21 | October 18, 1994 | 25.35 ft |
| 22 | February 4, 1992 | 25.16 ft |
| 23 | February 23, 1985 | 24.95 ft |
| 24 | June 12, 1987 | 24.80 ft |
| 25 | January 18, 1992 | 24.68 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 27, 2017: 26.56 ft
- June 9, 2001: 27.91 ft
- December 17, 1995: 21.67 ft
- April 4, 1995: 21.69 ft
- October 18, 1994: 25.35 ft
- November 14, 1993: 21.54 ft
- October 20, 1993: 25.61 ft
- June 20, 1993: 24.59 ft
- January 7, 1993: 21.76 ft
- May 29, 1992: 23.16 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.