Rio Grande 6 miles WNW of Presidio

The past week

What floods at each level

• 15.26 ft

  the river approaches moderate flood stage, and is near record levels. Minor flooding of adjacent farmland occurs. No residences or other structures are affected.

• 15 ft

  the river reaches the top of the levees. Levee failure is likely. Water will inundate farm fields and grazing areas but no residences or other structures are threatened.

• 14 ft

  water approaches the top of the levees. Prolonged flow could cause damage to the levee system.

• 12 ft

  water reaches the base of the levees.

• 9 ft

  the river reaches minor flood stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures is expected.

• 7 ft

  the flood plain between the levees begins to flood. No damage is expected.

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