First published Oct 26, 2026, 7:35:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:35:16 PM UTC

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Flood warning extended for the Rio Grande near Castolon in Brewster County, Texas

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Minor flooding is occurring on the Rio Grande near Castolon, with the warning extended until late Tuesday night. The source says the road and parking lot at Santa Elena Canyon may flood and campers at Cottonwood Campground should prepare for possible evacuation.

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Affected location: Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas

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The alert describes active river flooding and preparation for possible evacuation at a campground.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued October 26 at 1:59PM CDT until October 28 at 1:22AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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