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River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:27 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, the river reaches bankfull, minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is expected. At 15.0 feet, 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. At 19.0 feet, the river reaches major flood stage. Flooding begins to occur upstream in Cottonwood Campground at Castolon, as stages at each location are practically synonymous. Moderate lowland flooding begins at the gage site, but no damage occurs. The gage is inaccessible, as River Road is impassable at several locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet (3.3 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Forecast...The river will fall to 8.9 feet (2.7 meters) this evening. It will then rise above flood stage late tonight to 18.1 feet (5.5 meters) late tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 13.8 feet (4.2 meters) tomorrow evening. It will then rise above flood stage again late tomorrow evening to 17.6 feet (5.4 meters) late Saturday morning. It will fall below flood stage again early Sunday 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 && Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet): All Times CDT Fld Observed Thu Fri Fri Fri Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm Rio Grande Rio Grande at Johnso 15.0 10.8 Thu 2pm 8.9 10.4 16.7 15.9 Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters): All Times CDT Fld Observed Thu Fri Fri Fri Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm Rio Grande Rio Grande at Johnso 4.6 3.3 Thu 2pm 2.7 3.2 5.1 4.8 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:27 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, the river reaches bankfull, and no significant damage is expected. At 15.0 feet, 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 1:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet (2.2 meters). - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.0 feet (4.9 meters) late tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet (4.9 meters) on 10/13/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet): All Times CDT Fld Observed Thu Fri Fri Fri Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm Rio Grande Rio Grande near Cast 15.0 7.2 Thu 1pm 5.8 5.6 6.8 12.0 Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters): All Times CDT Fld Observed Thu Fri Fri Fri Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm Rio Grande Rio Grande near Cast 4.6 2.2 Thu 1pm 1.8 1.7 2.1 3.7 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:27 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, 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, 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, the river reaches moderate flood stage. Water pumps submerge. At 19.0 feet, the river reaches the bottom of telemetry box near the pump house. At 20.0 feet, the river reaches major flood stage. Rio Grande Village campground begins to flood. Evacuations may be necessary. The rain gauge near pump house will be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.5 feet (0.5 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight to 19.9 feet (6.1 meters) early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall early Saturday morning. It will rise to 14.4 feet (4.4 meters) early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet (6.4 meters) on 07/03/2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet): All Times CDT Fld Observed Thu Fri Fri Fri Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm Rio Grande Rio Grande at Rio Gr 13.0 1.5 Thu 2pm 3.6 8.2 17.4 19.9 Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters): All Times CDT Fld Observed Thu Fri Fri Fri Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm Rio Grande Rio Grande at Rio Gr 4.0 0.4 Thu 2pm 1.1 2.5 5.3 6.1 &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:48 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Texas, Central Brewster, Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Pecos, Presidio Valley and Terrell. In western Texas, Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Reagan, Reeves County Plains, Scurry, Upton, Ward and Winkler. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture from Hurricane Simon will stream over West Texas the next several days. Periods of heavy rain are expected from this system that will likely cause flash flooding, especially in urban areas and low water crossings where drainage is poor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:03 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. &&
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