River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LDOT2
In brief
The Rio Grande at Laredo, TX read 1.22 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.78 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LDOT2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62.48 ft | 1865-01-01 |
| 2 | 61.35 ft | 1954-06-30 |
| 3 | 52.50 ft | 1932-09-04 |
| 4 | 42.45 ft | 2010-07-09 |
| 5 | 38.98 ft | 1971-06-30 |
| 6 | 35.02 ft | 1998-08-27 |
| 7 | 33.14 ft | 1971-07-01 |
| 8 | 32.05 ft | 1975-07-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
or 2.1 meters, overbank conditions occur.
or 2.4 meters, minor lowland flooding occurs. Flow reaches the lower sections of the customs parking lot in Laredo.
or 4.0 meters, autos and trucks flood in the lower sections of the mall parking lot. Water is several feet deep in the lower sections of the customs parking lot.
or 4.9 meters, water flows into the Los Dos Laredos Park and covers portions of Pedegal Street near the park. Water approaches and moves into portions of Ventura Street near the bridge.
or 6.1 meters moderate lowland flooding occurs. Water is several feet deep over most of the mall and customs parking lots. The lowest residences are threatened and roads and low bridges become very dangerous.
or 7.3 meters, several feet of water are covering Los Dos Laredos Park, as well as Pedergal and Ventura streets. Water flows well back into Zacate Creek.
or 8.2 meters, water continues to back up in Zacate and Chicon Creeks. Water begins to approach streets and roads near the creeks, with water approaching Water Street. Most of south Main Avenue is under water.
or 9.1 meters, major flooding occurs. The flow approaches businesses near the mall, and backs up Chacon and Zacate Creeks. Additional heavy rain and runoff down these creeks threatens homes along their banks. Streets and roads near the river and creeks flood, and are very dangerous to auto traffic.
or 9.8 meters, the lowest businesses near the river flood in downtown Laredo. Runoff down from Chacon and Zacate Creeks add to the Rio Grande backflow, and can flood homes along these creeks. Streets and bridges are flooded and are extremely dangerous to traffic.
or 11.3 meters, the lowest businesses near the river are flooded. Flow is to the low steel of the International Bridge. Flow is also within a foot of homes along Chacon and Zacate Creeks, as the Rio Grande backs up near them. Any runoff down these creeks will flood these creeks. Numerous roads and bridges in the flood plain below Eagle Pass to Falcon Dam are flooded and dangerous.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Rio Grande at Laredo is at 1.22 ft, 5.78 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
The highest crest on record is 62.48 ft, on 1865-01-01.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LDOT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08459000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.