Buffalo Bayou At Piney Point, Tx Realtime Data
BUFFALO BAYOU AT PINEY POINT, TX
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
543
Discharge (cfs)
30.5
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 08073700
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 543 cfs, and a gauge height of 30.51 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 299 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is fed by several tributaries, including White Oak Bayou and Spring Creek. The bayou experiences seasonal fluctuations in flow due to changes in precipitation and runoff from neighboring areas. There are no major dams on the Buffalo Bayou, but the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs are located upstream and can impact flow rates during heavy rainfall events. Interesting facts about the Buffalo Bayou include its role in Houston's history and the recent efforts to improve water quality and recreational opportunities along the waterway.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 39.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Water velocity reading from field sensor, feet per second | 3.0 ft/sec |
| Gage height, ft | 30.51 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 543.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 345% |
| Year Over Year Average | 157 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 15,100 cfs |
| Geolocation | 29.75, -95.52 |
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