Brewster County, TX
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In effect from Friday 10/30 9:47 AM CDT – Sunday 11/01 5:00 AM CST
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas
Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas affecting Brewster County.
For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande above Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Test Forecast Point A, Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge, Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas, Rio Grande near Dryden, Texas, Terlingua Creek near Terlingua, Texas...Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas.
When
From this morning to late Saturday night.
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.
Additional Details
- At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet (4.5 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 14.8 feet (4.5 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet (4.7 meters) this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet (4.6 meters) on 07/22/2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Areas Impacted
- Brewster, TX
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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