Daily Report Briefing – Road & Weather Conditions
Road Closures & Travel Advisory
The following roads are closed due to unsafe conditions—do NOT enter:
- River Road from Route 16 (Rio Grande Village) to Route 15 (Ross Maxwell)
- Glen Springs Road, closed south of Pine Canyon
- Hot Springs Road
- Lone Mountain Road
- Route 16 (Santa Elena Canyon)
- Old Maverick Road
We do not have a current status update on Terlingua Ranch Road or Old Ore Road.
All visitors and staff should expect rough and muddy conditions on all unpaved roads.
Do not attempt to cross flooded road areas.
You are responsible for the recovery of your vehicle.
Do not attempt to cross flooded road areas.
You are responsible for the recovery of your vehicle.
Safety Notice for All Vehicle Operators
All vehicles should proceed with extreme caution and follow posted signage on all dirt roads.
Recent weather conditions may have created unknown hazards, including washouts, debris, deep mud, and unstable surfaces.
Recent weather conditions may have created unknown hazards, including washouts, debris, deep mud, and unstable surfaces.
Weather Advisory – Flood Watch
A Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday evening.
What:
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where:
Southwest & western Texas, including:
Central Brewster, Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains & Foothills, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Pecos, Presidio Valley, Terrell, Crane, Reagan, Reeves County Plains, Upton, and Ward.
Central Brewster, Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains & Foothills, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Pecos, Presidio Valley, Terrell, Crane, Reagan, Reeves County Plains, Upton, and Ward.
When:
Through Thursday evening.
Impacts:
- Rivers, creeks, and streams may flood.
- Flooding may occur in low‑lying, urban, and poor-drainage areas.
- Low-water crossings may be flooded and impassable.
- Extensive street flooding and creek/river flooding are possible.
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Communications Center
Big Bend National Park
PO Box 129
Big Bend Nat’l Park, TX 79834
Phone 432-477-1187
Fax 432-477-1178
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