Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX
Is Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX flooding right now?
Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX measured 3.50 ft on 2026-09-22 23:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.50 ft
Streamflow
370 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.5 ft on Tue, Oct 3, 1978.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.5 ft | 1978-10-03 |
| 24.78 ft | 2008-09-22 |
| 21 ft | 1990-10-03 |
| 20.97 ft | 2025-07-02 |
| 17.64 ft | 2021-10-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande near Castolon, TX | 33.3 mi | Brewster County |
| Sanderson Creek at Sanderson, TX | 74.1 mi | Terrell County |
| Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale, TX | 107.6 mi | Crockett County |
| Independence Creek near Sheffield, TX | 115.0 mi | Terrell County |
| Pecos River near Sheffield, TX | 124.9 mi | Pecos County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.