Station Name: Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,962 feet / 598 meters

Nearest Address:
Río Grande Overlook
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Brewster County

GPS Coordinates: 29.1835386, -102.9754409

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:12AM CDT until July 6 at 11:53PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 7:12 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge affecting Presidio County. Rio Grande below Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas affecting Presidio County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas affecting Brewster County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge, Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull, minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is expected. At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached. Moderate lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood Campground and River Road may flood. Stages are practically synonymous with the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon (CSTT2), and therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon through Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also graze in the lowlands, and may be threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet (4.8 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM CDT Saturday was 19.9 feet (6.1 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet (5.5 meters) on 07/02/2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:12AM CDT until July 7 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 7:12 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge affecting Presidio County. Rio Grande below Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas affecting Presidio County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas affecting Brewster County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge, Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches bankfull, and no significant damage is expected. At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage, and lowland flooding begins. The river begins to flood the road between Santa Elena Canyon and Cottonwood Campground in Big Bend National Park. The river begins to flood the parking lot at Santa Elena Canyon, and cut off the nature trail into the canyon. Campers in Cottonwood Campground need to prepare for possible evacuations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet (4.5 meters). - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 15.4 feet (4.7 meters) this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet (5.2 meters) on 07/02/2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:12AM CDT until July 7 at 3:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 7:12 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge affecting Presidio County. Rio Grande below Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas affecting Presidio County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas affecting Brewster County. Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge, Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull, and no damage is expected. Preparations may be necessary to remove water pumps. The park should be notified at this time if additional rises are expected so they will have time to remove the pumps. At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage. Water reaches the water pumps maintained by the park service that are used to water the campgrounds and to provide water to the employee living quarters. It may be necessary for park personnel to remove the pumps. At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches moderate flood stage. Water pumps submerge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet (4.8 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Saturday was 15.8 feet (4.8 meters). - Forecast...The river will rise to 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 12.1 feet (3.7 meters) early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 12.3 feet (3.7 meters) tomorrow evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet (5.0 meters) on 05/28/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.