Buffalo Bayou at Shepherd Drive
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 28.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 29.5 ft; major flooding begins at 32.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 29.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 32.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 41.9 ft on Aug 28, 2017 (historic crest)
- 36.6 ft on Jun 9, 2001 (historic crest)
- 36.3 ft on Sep 11, 1998 (historic crest)
- 34.6 ft on Mar 4, 1992 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Dickinson · River Forecast Center: West Gulf River Forecast Center.
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- Brays Bayou at Houston NWS gauge · 4.4 mi
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- Manchester NOAA tide station · 8.9 mi
- Tide Station (HGX) at Manchester NWS gauge · 8.9 mi