River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SBNT2
In brief
The Rio Grande at San Benito, TX read 34.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.26 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SBNT2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61.06 ft | 1967-09-29 |
| 2 | 55.98 ft | 1988-10-04 |
| 3 | 55.18 ft | 1988-09-28 |
| 4 | 54.85 ft | 1992-06-02 |
| 5 | 54.82 ft | 2020-07-30 |
| 6 | 54.41 ft | 2010-09-13 |
| 7 | 54.04 ft | 2025-03-30 |
| 8 | 53.63 ft | 2010-07-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
The river will exceed the lowest banks of the lowest sections inside the levees
Minor lowland flooding reaches into the lowest sections of the flood plain inside the levees with no significant damage
Moderate lowland flooding inside the levees reaches lowest secondary roads and low bridges
Major flooding covers the flood plain inside the levees-threatens lowest residences in Brownsville and Matamoros - persons vulnerable to lowland flooding should move equipment to higher ground and monitor the level of the river especially if heavy rain conditions develop.
The river is approaching the top of the levees - residents should be prepared to evacaute rapidly to several tens of miles from the lower Rio Grande channel as emergency officials direct - persons in the flood plain should monitor the latest stage and forecast levels of the river continuously.
The river exceeds the levees - flooding is widespread, disastrous, and life threatening -
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Rio Grande at San Benito is at 34.74 ft, 9.26 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 44 ft, minor flooding 55 ft, moderate flooding 56 ft and major flooding 58 ft.
The highest crest on record is 61.06 ft, on 1967-09-29.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SBNT2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.