Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,400 cfs, and a gauge height of 41.11 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 364 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The bayou is fed by several tributaries and is impacted by dams along its length. Seasonally, the bayou experiences flooding during heavy rain events. Interestingly, the Buffalo Bayou has played a significant role in the history of Houston, serving as a major transportation route for goods and as a site for recreation. Today, efforts are underway to improve water quality and restore ecological function to the bayou.
| Elevation | 45.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 41.11 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1400.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 1,010% |
| Year Over Year Average | 139 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 12,500 cfs |
| Geolocation | 29.76, -95.56 |