D.R. 7.17.2026 (Updated)
Corrected PJ Rain levels. Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf
D.R. 7.17.2026
Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf
Weather Update
Our partners with TFEMS have posted the following update: Flood warning for north Brewster County. Storms are beginning to develop in the south parts of Brewster Co. Be weather aware. Any amount of rain can cause the flooding of roadways and creeks. Report any flooding to this page via direct message. The National Weather Service in...
Fw: Maverick Rd Open
Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 From: Becraft, Andrew J <Andrew_Becraft@nps.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:08 PM To: BIBE Communications Center, NPS <bibe_communications_center@nps.gov>; NPS BIBE Management...
D.R. 7.16.2026
Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf
Flash Flood Warning
Brief Weather Update Showers and thunderstorms have become more isolated to scattered today, but coverage is expected to increase Thursday and Friday as an upper‑level system moves into the region. Heavy rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches—with isolated amounts up to 4 to 6 inches—remain possible through late week across the Permian Basin, Trans...
River info
Just as a reminder, this is what you can expect from the river as we get more rain. Remember, just because it is not raining here, doesn't mean it isn't raining upriver. Don't get caught off guard. Hot Springs - Water level at the edge of the springs is about 4.46 feet and 943 cfs. Anything above is flooding the springs,...
Daily Report for July 15th, 2026
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)...
Power outage
RGE found a pole that was struck by lightning. They are having to rebuild the pole, it is an hours' worth of work from the time they start, they are still moving equipment to the scene. Unknown exact time for the power to be back on. Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone...
Fw: Route 12 Rd conditions (UPDATE)
Hot Springs Rd is closed due to poor weather induced conditions. Please be advised there has been water reported at most water crossings on Route 12 and water flowing alongside the road in some areas. Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax...
