Rio Grande at Lower Brownsville

Last updated: Jul 4, 2025, 8:36 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 29 - Major flooding covers the flood plain inside the levees - flow approaches lowest homes upstream in Brownsville - low roads and bridges near the river are flooded and become dangerous - flood prone residents should monitor NOAA weather radio for developing heavy rain and flooding
  • 27 - Moderate lowland flooding covers much of the flood plain inside the levees - lowest secondary roads and low bridges are flooded near the river - property including irrigation pumps, farm equipment, and livestock should be moved out of the flood plain. Lowest homes are threatened.
  • 26 - The river is into the lowest areas of the flood plain inside of the levees - no significant damage occurs at this level but flood prone residents or property owners should monitor the level of the river

Gauge Info

Coordinates 25.8764, -97.4556
RFC WGRFC
State TX
WFO BRO
County Cameron

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 24.41 ft on 08-03-2020 (P)
2. 24.19 ft on 06-06-2015
3. 25.79 ft on 09-21-2010
4. 25.93 ft on 09-15-2010
5. 25.62 ft on 08-04-2010

Historic Crests

1. 31.48 ft on 10-08-1945
2. 31.43 ft on 07-06-1973
3. 30.77 ft on 10-19-1971
4. 30.01 ft on 09-24-1973
5. 29.59 ft on 10-01-1973

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Brownsville
20 South Vermillion Road
Brownsville, TX 78521
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