Is the Rio Grande flooding?
The Rio Grande is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Texas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Rio Grande is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Rio Grande at Pipeline Crsg below Laredo, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.84 ft on 11 October 2002, carrying 52,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1999 (7 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande near Castolon, TX | No flooding | 1.94 ft | 15 ft | |
| Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX | No flooding | 2.36 ft | 13 ft | |
| Rio Grande at Pipeline Crsg below Laredo, TX | No current data | — | — | — |
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.