Big Bend Daily Report
Last Updated: Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Weather
| Today (5/23/26) | Tonight | Tomorrow (5/24/26) | 3-Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
Today (5/23/26) Partly cloudy to sunny. Winds will be from the southwest at 0-10 mph.Highs: 75-95°F Sunset: 8:43 p.m. | Tonight Mostly clear. Winds will be from the northeast at 0-10 mph.Lows: 60-70°F | Tomorrow (5/24/26) Sunny. Winds will be light and variable.Highs: 75-100°F Lows: 65-70°F Sunrise: 6:56 a.m. | 3-Day Forecast MON-WED: Sunny to mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs: 75-105°F Lows: 65-70°F |
Temperature and Precipitation
| Location | Yesterday | Today | Precipitation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | 8 am | 24 hr | Month | Year | |
| Panther Junction (elev 3750′) | 87°F | 66°F | 69°F | 0.09 in. | 0.39 in. | 2.88 in. |
| Chisos Basin (elev 5400′) | 83°F | 58°F | 67°F | 0.05 in. | 0.35 in. | 3.56 in. |
| Rio Grande Village (elev 1850′) | 100°F | 70°F | 72°F | 0.07 in. | 0.49 in. | 1.99 in. |
| Castolon (elev 2170′) | 96°F | 62°F | 76°F | 0.03 in. | 0.24 in. | 1.65 in. |
| Persimmon Gap (elev 2865′) | 95°F | 58°F | 70°F | 0.37 in. | 1.13 in. | 4.40 in. |
| Lajitas (elev 2340′) | 94°F | 59°F | 70°F | 0.00 in. | 0.52 in. | 1.96 in. |
River Levels
| Gauge Location | Flood Stage | Today | Yesterday | Stage (today) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio | 15.50 ft. | 16 cfs | 16 cfs | 4.06 ft. |
| Castolon | 15.50 ft. | 64 cfs | 9 cfs | 2.70 ft. |
| Johnson's Ranch | 15.50 ft. | 7 cfs | 19 cfs | 3.44 ft. |
| Rio Grande Village | 13.00 ft. | 105 cfs | 78 cfs | 3.22 ft. |
| Dryden | 59.00 ft. | 386 cfs | 661 cfs | 4.82 ft. |
| Foster's Ranch | 14.00 ft. | 269 cfs | 315 cfs | 1.51 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.
