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SwedenBuffalo Bayou at Turning Basin, Houston water level
Tidal gauge, Buffalo Bayou, Texas, United States
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What this means
Buffalo Bayou at Turning Basin, Houston reads 2.80 ft as of Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this tidal gauge yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It has risen 0.88 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −0.46 ft and 2.91 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
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Other gauges on Buffalo Bayou
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou near KatyRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 97.10 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 31 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou near FulshearRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 88.32 ft | No reference yet | −0.06 ft | 29 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou at State Hwy 6 near AddicksRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 58.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou near AddicksRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 46.37 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, HoustonRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 35.36 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou at Piney PointRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 28.31 ft | Low | +0.08 ft | 14 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou at HoustonTidal gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 3.12 ft | Normal | +0.78 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Bayou at IH 610, HoustonRiver gauge, Hunting Bayou | 17.38 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Whiteoak Bayou at Main St, HoustonTidal gauge, Whiteoak Bayou | 3.03 ft | Normal | +0.87 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Hunting Bayou at Hoffman St, HoustonRiver gauge, Hunting Bayou | 25.41 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Sims Bayou at HoustonTidal gauge, Sims Bayou | 2.94 ft | Low | +0.86 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Vince Bayou at PasadenaRiver gauge, Vince Bayou | 4.85 ft | Low | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Whiteoak Bayou at HoustonRiver gauge, Whiteoak Bayou | 7.60 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Greens Bayou at Ley Rd, HoustonTidal gauge, Greens Bayou | 3.08 ft | Low | +1.07 ft | 7 mi |
| Berry Bayou at Nevada St, HoustonRiver gauge, Berry Bayou | 15.47 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Buffalo Bayou at Turning Basin, Houston today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.80 ft. Up 0.88 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Buffalo Bayou at Turning Basin, Houston rising or falling?
Up 0.88 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Buffalo Bayou at Turning Basin, Houston normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08074710(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.74939, -95.29105(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.80 ft | 2026-10-19 17:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Buffalo Bayou at Turning Basin, Houston (usgs:08074710). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/buffalo-bayou-at-turning-basin-houston
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer