RIVER GAUGE
Terlingua Creek 7 miles S of Terlingua
Brewster County, Texas
Water level2.84 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17.59 ft
the river reaches record stage. However, no significant damage occurs. Hikers/campers in the area and the Rio Grande downstream to Santa Elena Canyon and Castolon will be affected.
- 17 ft
minor overbank flooding begins, but no significant damage occurs. High flows and rapidly changing conditions may threaten hikers in Big Bend National Park. Structures upstream in Terlingua may flood.
- 10 ft
the creek reaches bankfull. Minor overbank flooding begins, but no damage is known to occur. Hikers in Big Bend National Park should be alert to rapidly changing conditions along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1935 | 17.59 ft | 34,900 cfs |
| Jun 1, 1937 | 16.2 ft | 29,100 cfs |
| May 26, 1936 | 15.4 ft | 29,500 cfs |
DownstreamRio Grande at Castolon
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