Big Bend Daily Report
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Weather
| Today (6/16/26) | Tonight | Tomorrow (6/17/26) | 3-Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
Today (6/16/26) Sunny. Winds will be from the northeast at 0-10 mph.Highs: 75-100°F Sunset: 8:54 p.m. | Tonight Mostly clear. Winds will be from the northeast at 0-10 mph.Lows: 70-75°F | Tomorrow (6/17/26) Sunny. Winds will be from the southwest at 10-15 mph.Highs: 85-110°F Lows: 70-85°F Sunrise: 6:53 a.m. | 3-Day Forecast THU-SAT: Mostly sunny to cloudy with a 20-50% chance of showers. Highs: 75-110°F Lows: 65-80°F |
Temperature and Precipitation
| Location | Yesterday | Today | Precipitation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | 8 am | 24 hr | Month | Year | |
| Panther Junction (elev 3750′) | 86°F | 67°F | 70°F | 0.00 in. | 1.41 in. | 5.01 in. |
| Chisos Basin (elev 5400′) | 77°F | 62°F | 66°F | 0.14 in. | 1.54 in. | 5.56 in. |
| Rio Grande Village (elev 1850′) | 95°F | 77°F | 78°F | 0.00 in. | 0.22 in. | 2.25 in. |
| Castolon (elev 2170′) | 95°F | 77°F | 77°F | 0.00 in. | 0.17 in. | 1.86 in. |
| Persimmon Gap (elev 2865′) | 87°F | 71°F | 71°F | 0.06 in. | 0.64 in. | 5.37 in. |
| Lajitas (elev 2340′) | 92°F | 74°F | 75°F | 0.00 in. | 1.18 in. | 3.22 in. |
River Levels
| Gauge Location | Flood Stage | Today | Yesterday | Stage (today) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio | 15.50 ft. | 192 cfs | 248 cfs | 4.90 ft. |
| Castolon | 15.50 ft. | 551 cfs | 387 cfs | 4.32 ft. |
| Johnson's Ranch | 15.50 ft. | 647 cfs | 265 cfs | 5.93 ft. |
| Rio Grande Village | 13.00 ft. | 346 cfs | 1100 cfs | 3.83 ft. |
| Dryden | 59.00 ft. | 1180 cfs | 459 cfs | 6.67 ft. |
| Foster's Ranch | 14.00 ft. | 2169 cfs | 494 cfs | 2.80 ft. |
Park Campgrounds
For national park campgrounds availability call Big Bend National Park (Panther Junction) at 432-477-2251. For state campground availability call Big Bend Ranch State Park (Ft. Leaton) at 432-229-3613 or B.A. Warnock Visitor Ctr. (Lajitas) at 432-424-3327.
