Rio Grande at Candelaria Crossing

1. 13.00 ftthe river reaches major flood stage, and approaches record levels. Flooding of FM 170 is imminent. Homes in Candelaria will likely begin flood, especially those on the south side of the road.
2. 12.00 ftthe river continues to flood low areas oF FM 170. The river will likely begin to affect homes on the west side of the roadway. Livestock and machinery along the river will be impacted.
3. 10.00 ftthe river reaches moderate flood stage, flooding some sections of FM 170. Water levels in the flood plain may begin to affect homes between the road and the river. The roadway to the foot bridge may be inundated. Livestock and machinery may need to be moved as time and conditions permit.
4. 8.50 ftthe river reaches minor flood stage, possibly resulting in flooding of FM 170 in low areas. Homes in Candelaria are not expected to be affected. Farmers and ranchers need to remain alert to the weather and river conditions as livestock and machinery may need to be moved to higher ground.
5. 7.50 ftthe river reaches bankfull, and no significant damage is expected.

Most recent crests

• May 27, 2023: 17.89 ft
• June 28, 2021: 16.10 ft
• September 21, 2018: 8.52 ft
• September 6, 2018: 12.66 ft
• September 5, 2018: 8.50 ft
• September 5, 2018: 8.51 ft
• September 5, 2018: 8.51 ft
• September 5, 2018: 8.51 ft
• September 5, 2018: 8.51 ft
• September 4, 2018: 9.66 ft

• UpstreamRio Grande at Fort Quitman
• DownstreamRio Grande 6 miles WNW of Presidio at Presidio
• Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge
• Alamito Creek 5 miles ESE of Presidio at Presidio
• Rio Grande 5 miles SE of Presidio at Presidio
• Rio Grande 3 miles NNW of Redford at Redford

Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.