Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 4:57AM CDT until September 25 at
Affecting Brewster, TX
In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
Brewster, TX
Confirmed in Brewster, TX; expires 4:00 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas. * WHEN...Until this morning. * 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. At 19.0 feet, the river reaches moderate flood stage, and begins flooding Cottonwood Campground. The river inundates the restrooms upstream at Santa Elena Canyon parking lot. The river begins to close all area roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet (5.4 meters). - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 AM CDT Friday was 17.8 feet (5.4 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 2.7 feet (0.8 meters) early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet (5.4 meters) on 09/03/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™