Station Name: Rio Grande nr Rio Grande City, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet

Nearest Address:
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Starr County

GPS Coordinates: 26.35414444, -98.7968222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 7:12AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 7:12 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following areas, Brooks, Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Jim Hogg, Kenedy Island, Northern Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy Island and Zapata. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Portions of Deep South Texas have already received 3 to 6 inches of rainfall over the last 48 hours. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall are possible through this weekend. Saturated soil and urban poor drainage could lead to isolated to scattered flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.