Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston water level
River gauge, Whiteoak Bayou, Texas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 19.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston is above normal at 59.97 ft.
That puts it 25.92 ft above the median of 34.05 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 59.97 ft as well.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 59.89 ft and 62.33 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 34.05 ft25.92 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 32.98 ft – 60.01 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 59.97 ft0.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 59.89 ft – 62.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 59.90 ft – 63.98 ft
Floating and fishing near Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
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Other gauges on Whiteoak Bayou
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteoak Bayou at HoustonRiver gauge, Whiteoak Bayou | 7.67 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Whiteoak Bayou at Main St, HoustonTidal gauge, Whiteoak Bayou | 2.63 ft | Low | −0.27 ft | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Creek at Deihl Rd, HoustonRiver gauge, Cole Creek | 61.71 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Brickhouse Gully at Costa Rica St, HoustonRiver gauge, Brickhouse Gully | 47.44 ft | Very low | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Greens Bayou at Cutten Rd near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou | 101.00 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Greens Bayou near US Hwy 75 near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou | 65.66 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Halls Bayou at HoustonRiver gauge, Halls Bayou | 39.50 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou at HoustonTidal gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 2.68 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 9 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou at W Belt Dr, HoustonRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 35.12 ft | Very low | −0.23 ft | 9 mi |
| Buffalo Bayou at Piney PointRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou | 28.12 ft | Low | −0.22 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston compare with last year?
It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 59.97 ft.
What is a normal level for Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 34.05 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 32.98 ft and 60.01 ft, based on 24 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 Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 59.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08074020(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.87078, -95.48050(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 | 59.97 ft | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, Houston (usgs:08074020). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/whiteoak-bayou-at-alabonson-rd-houston
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