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Weather Forecast Office Midland/Odessa, TX

West Gulf River Forecast Center

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Datum: NGVD29

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NOTE: 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.

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts for the Rio Grande at Boquillas Crossing are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Vertical datum height surveyed by the USGS

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	20
Moderate Flood Stage:	15
Flood Stage:	13
Action Stage:	10
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 25.50 ft on 10/03/1978
(2) 24.78 ft on 09/22/2008
(3) 21.00 ft on 10/03/1990
(4) 17.50 ft on 09/29/1991
(5) 17.00 ft on 09/18/1974
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 14.47 ft on 09/02/2018
(2) 16.42 ft on 08/12/2018
(3) 13.57 ft on 09/24/2017
(4) 16.35 ft on 08/26/2016
(5) 13.87 ft on 08/19/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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26.25	the river threatens the Big Bend Park employee living quarters at Rio Grande Village. Evacuations will likely be required.
25	the river continues to inundate Rio Grande Village campground. The campground store also begins to flood at stages over 25 feet (7.62 meters).
22	the river completely submerges the telemetry box near the pump house, rendering it useless.
20	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.
19	the river reaches the bottom of telemetry box near the pump house.
15	the river reaches moderate flood stage. Water pumps submerge.
13	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.
12	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.

About This Location

Latitude: 29.183333° N, Longitude: 102.975000° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD27

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	13 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	Not Available	Not Available	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	1800 ft	1813 ft	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Boquillas Crossing

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The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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Midland/Odessa Weather Forecast Office
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Midland, TX 79706
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