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SwedenGreens Bayou near Houston water level
River gauge, Greens Bayou, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 34.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Greens Bayou near Houston, where the gauge shows 39.04 ft.
That puts it 0.31 ft below the median of 39.35 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. It is 15.96 ft below the flood stage of 55.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 39.01 ft (+0.03 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 38.91 ft – 40.93 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 39.35 ft0.31 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 38.70 ft – 45.29 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 39.01 ft+0.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 38.91 ft – 40.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 38.96 ft – 47.43 ft
- Highest on record
- 62.88 ftAugust 28, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 55.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 61.00 ft
- Major lowland flooding continues as homes on Sequoia Bend Drive begin flooding with widespread flooding of homes on McDermott Drive.
- 60.00 ft
- Major lowland flooding continues as homes on McDermott Drive begin flooding.
- 59.50 ft
- Major lowland flooding begins as home in Sequoia Estates subdiviision begin flooding. Homestead Road south of the channel in inundated with one to two feet of water and water is several feet deep on the southbound feeder of U.S. Highway 59.
- 56.50 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding begins as streets in the Sequoia Estates subdivision and west of JFK Boulevard become inundated. The southbound feeder road of U.S Highway 59 is under close to one foot of water.
- 55.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the north side of the upstream bank at U.S. Highway 59. Water is close to inundating the southbound feeder road south of the channel.
- 39.04 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62.88 ft | August 28, 2017 |
| 2 | 62.39 ft | June 9, 2001 |
| 3 | 60.62 ft | June 27, 1989 |
| 4 | 60.58 ft | October 25, 1984 |
| 5 | 60.47 ft | May 18, 1989 |
| 6 | 60.33 ft | September 12, 1961 |
| 7 | 60.03 ft | March 21, 1972 |
| 8 | 59.99 ft | October 29, 2002 |
| 9 | 59.75 ft | June 6, 2001 |
| 10 | 59.56 ft | May 31, 1964 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Greens Bayou
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Bayou at Cutten Rd near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou | 101.00 ft | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Greens Bayou near US Hwy 75 near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou | 65.67 ft | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Greens Bayou at Ley Rd, HoustonTidal gauge, Greens Bayou | 2.47 ft | Low | −0.37 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Bayou at HoustonRiver gauge, Halls Bayou | 39.50 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Garners Bayou near HumbleRiver gauge, Garners Bayou | 33.63 ft | Low | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Hunting Bayou at Hoffman St, HoustonRiver gauge, Hunting Bayou | 25.59 ft | Very low | +0.16 ft | 8 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River near HumbleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 42.46 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Hunting Bayou at IH 610, HoustonRiver gauge, Hunting Bayou | 17.33 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 9 mi |
| Lake Houston near SheldonLake, Lake Houston | 42.13 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, HoustonRiver gauge, Whiteoak Bayou | 59.97 ft | High | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Cypress Creek near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 64.14 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Greens Bayou near Houston compare with last year?
It is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 39.01 ft.
What is flood stage for Greens Bayou near Houston?
The official flood stage is 55.00 ft. The level is currently 15.96 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Greens Bayou near Houston in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 39.35 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 38.70 ft and 45.29 ft, based on 29 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Greens Bayou near Houston today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT, the water level was 39.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Greens Bayou near Houston rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Greens Bayou near Houston normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08076000(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.91828, -95.30688(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 | 39.04 ft | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 34.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Greens Bayou near Houston (usgs:08076000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/greens-bayou-near-houston
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