Rio Grande near Castolon, TX
Is Rio Grande near Castolon, TX flooding right now?
Rio Grande near Castolon, TX measured 2.64 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.64 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.7 ft on Sat, Sep 27, 1958.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.7 ft | 1958-09-27 |
| 24.6 ft | 1932-10-03 |
| 23.25 ft | 2008-09-22 |
| 21.3 ft | 1978-09-30 |
| 21.15 ft | 1974-09-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX | 33.3 mi | Brewster County |
| Sanderson Creek at Sanderson, TX | 96.9 mi | Terrell County |
| Barrilla Draw near Saragosa, TX | 125.6 mi | Reeves County |
| Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale, TX | 134.7 mi | Crockett County |
| Independence Creek near Sheffield, TX | 141.0 mi | Terrell 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.