River stage
El Paso, Rio Grande
- River level
- 2.23 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 7.50 ft
- Flood stage
- 8.50 ft
- Record crest
- 11.20 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EPRT2
- Record crest
- 11.20 ft
- Flood stage
- 8.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 9.50 ft
- Major flood
- 11.50 ft
- Crest date
- 1903-06-21
In brief
The Rio Grande at El Paso, TX read 2.23 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.27 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EPRT2
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.20 ft | 1903-06-21 |
| 2 | 10.50 ft | 1912-06-03 |
| 3 | 9.28 ft | 2006-08-01 |
| 4 | 8.90 ft | 1958-09-14 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8.61 ft | 2006-09-04 |
| 6 | 8.32 ft | 2008-07-28 |
| 7 | 8.25 ft | 1925-09-13 |
| 8 | 7.93 ft | 1950-07-14 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rio Grande flooding at El Paso?
No. The Rio Grande at El Paso is at 2.23 ft, 5.27 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at El Paso?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7.5 ft, minor flooding 8.5 ft, moderate flooding 9.5 ft and major flooding 11.5 ft.
What is the highest the Rio Grande has been at El Paso?
The highest crest on record is 11.2 ft, on 1903-06-21.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EPRT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08364000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.