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West Gulf River Forecast Center

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River at a Glance

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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 Presidio International Bridge are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet) Major Flood Stage: 22.9 Moderate Flood Stage: 20 Flood Stage: 15.5 Action Stage: 12 Low Stage (in feet): -9999 Historic Crests (1) 28.21 ft on 09/16/2008 (2) 25.84 ft on 09/30/1978 (3) 25.60 ft on 09/26/1978 (4) 23.61 ft on 08/06/1978 (5) 23.23 ft on 09/26/1991 Show More Historic Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Recent Crests (1) 16.63 ft on 09/14/2023 (2) 19.05 ft on 05/28/2023 (3) 17.19 ft on 10/10/2022 (4) 20.65 ft on 09/13/2022 (5) 18.85 ft on 09/03/2022 Show More Recent Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Low Water Records (1) 2.50 ft on 01/01/1901 For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. Show FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map? Possible reasons: There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Note: Your zoom level may have changed. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers.

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Flood Impacts & Photos

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30	The top of the levee is reached, and water will begin to overtop the levees. Major flooding of Presidio and surrounding farmland is likely.
28.21	the river reaches record stage for the period of record (1978). A higher stage was reached in 1932, but the exact stage is unknown. FM 170 remains flooded downstream of Presidio. Farmland adjacent to the river remains inundated.
25.78	the river reaches record stage for the period of record (1978). A higher stage was reached in 1932, but the exact stage is unknown. FM 170 will be flooded downstream of Presidio. Farmland around the river will remain inundated.
25	the river remains between the levees at Presidio, although continued flows at this level could cause damage to the levees. FM 170 downstream will likely be flooded and impassable in spots. Farmland around the river will continue to inundate.
22.9	the river reaches major flood stage. While water remains between the levees at Presidio, areas downstream may experience significant flooding. FM 170 downstream of Presidio will flood in low spots. Farmland along the river will be inundated.
20	the river reaches moderate flood stage, inundating the plain between the levees. Erosion of the levees is likely. Water may seep through the levees, flooding adjacent farmland.
15.5	the river reaches minor flood stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures is expected.
12	the river reaches bankfull, after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood. No damage is expected.
Photos (1) Upper staff gages (2) Lower staff gages (3) Gage house (4) Rio Grande & International Bridge, looking upstream from the gage house (5) Rio Grande, looking downstream from the gage house

About This Location

Latitude: 29.557500° N, Longitude: 104.392778° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84 River Stage Reference Frame Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses NWS stage 0 ft 15.5 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 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks Other 2551.2664 ft 2566.7664 ft

Resources

Hydrologic Resources Text Products Past Precipitation Forecast Precipitation River Forecast Centers River Stage Summary Monthly River and Flooding Reports Drought Information Precipitation Frequency Site Inundation Mapping Locations

Additional Resources Area Hydrographs NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting AHPS Iframes for Developers Mobile iNWS for emergency management West Gulf River Forecast Center International Boundary and Water Commission USGS Texas River Data Big Bend National Park Colorado River Municipal Water District Texas Water Development Board Snow Information

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