River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LNYT2
In brief
The Rio Grande at Foster Ranch, TX read 1.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.48 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LNYT2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50.00 ft | 1922-06-17 |
| 2 | 38.15 ft | 1978-11-05 |
| 3 | 36.69 ft | 1974-09-20 |
| 4 | 36.64 ft | 1975-09-20 |
| 5 | 34.58 ft | 1965-06-11 |
| 6 | 31.52 ft | 2010-07-03 |
| 7 | 26.82 ft | 2022-08-16 |
| 8 | 25.87 ft | 2008-09-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
(4.3 meters), minor lowland flooding into low areas of the flood plain causes no significant damage.
(4.6 meters), moderate lowland flooding into the right flood plain floods campsites below Dryden to Amistad Reservoir. Turbulence is very dangerous for swimmers, tubers and canoeists. Livestock are trapped in low areas of the channel and banks and potentially can drown.
(5.5 meters), the flow is well into the flood plain and threatens campers, gear and autos below Dryden to Amistad Reservoir. The flow is very turbulent with eddies and whirlpools dangerous to swimmers, canoeists and kayakers from above Foster Ranch to Amistad Reservoir.
(6.7 meters), major lowland flooding occurs above Dryden to Amistad Reservoir. Below Foster Ranch, the river is one third mile wide and covers the right flood plain to the canyon wall. Campers, autos, gear and livestock flood anywhere in the Rio Grande canyon bottom and will wash downstream. Canoeing and kayaking are extremely dangerous in the Rio Grande River above Dryden to Amistad Reservoir. Turbulent flow, huge eddies and whirlpools occur.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Water 80 °F (27 °C)
No. The Rio Grande at Foster Ranch is at 1.52 ft, 12.48 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
The highest crest on record is 50.0 ft, on 1922-06-17.
The water temperature at Foster Ranch, Rio Grande is 80 °F (26.9 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS. It has fallen 0.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LNYT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08377200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.