Terlingua Creek 7 miles S of Terlingua
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/28/2025 8:15 AM CDTRecord: 17.6 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 22 ft Moderate Flooding 21 ft Minor Flooding 20 ft Action 10 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 12 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 17.59 - the river reaches record stage. However, no significant damage occurs. Hikers/campers in the area and the Rio Grande downstream to Santa Elena Canyon and Castolon will be affected.
- 17 - minor overbank flooding begins, but no significant damage occurs. High flows and rapidly changing conditions may threaten hikers in Big Bend National Park. Structures upstream in Terlingua may flood.
- 10 - the creek reaches bankfull. Minor overbank flooding begins, but no damage is known to occur. Hikers in Big Bend National Park should be alert to rapidly changing conditions along the creek.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 29.1997, -103.606 |
| RFC | WGRFC |
| State | TX |
| WFO | MAF |
| County | Brewster |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| Intl Boundary & Water Commission | IBWC-International Boundary and Water Commission |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.85 ft | on 05-26-2023 |
| 2. | 8.34 ft | on 09-06-2014 |
| 3. | 7.96 ft | on 06-14-2013 |
| 4. | 10.78 ft | on 09-29-2012 |
| 5. | 16.20 ft | on 06-02-1937 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.85 ft | on 05-26-2023 |
| 2. | 8.34 ft | on 09-06-2014 |
| 3. | 7.96 ft | on 06-14-2013 |
| 4. | 10.78 ft | on 09-29-2012 |
| 5. | 16.20 ft | on 06-02-1937 |
| 6. | 15.40 ft | on 05-27-1936 |
| 7. | 17.59 ft | on 05-24-1935 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 17.59 ft | on 05-24-1935 |
| 2. | 16.20 ft | on 06-02-1937 |
| 3. | 15.40 ft | on 05-27-1936 |
| 4. | 13.85 ft | on 05-26-2023 |
| 5. | 10.78 ft | on 09-29-2012 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 17.59 ft | on 05-24-1935 |
| 2. | 16.20 ft | on 06-02-1937 |
| 3. | 15.40 ft | on 05-27-1936 |
| 4. | 13.85 ft | on 05-26-2023 |
| 5. | 10.78 ft | on 09-29-2012 |
| 6. | 8.34 ft | on 09-06-2014 |
| 7. | 7.96 ft | on 06-14-2013 |
Probability Information
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