Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge) Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

11.5 ft

Moderate Flood

9.5 ft

Minor Flood

8.5 ft

Action Stage

7.5 ft

Low-Water Impacts

3.0

River bed typically dry when gauge reads at or near 3.0 feet.

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Jun 20, 1903	11.2 ft	18,073 cfs
Jun 2, 1912	10.5 ft	15,990 cfs
Jul 31, 2006	9.28 ft	6,992 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

08364000

NWS LID

EPRT2

River

Rio Grande

County

El Paso, TX

Coordinates

31.8032°N, 106.5413°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge)?

The Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08364000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge)?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge) is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when Rio Grande rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge) gauge located?

The gauge is located in El Paso County, Texas at coordinates 31.8032°N, 106.5413°W. USGS site number: 08364000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: IBWC-US Section

Rio Grande at El Paso (Courchesne Bridge) Water Level & Flood Stage.