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Rio Grande could reach moderate flood stage this weekend, Laredo fire officials warn
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Marissa Rodríguez Limón, Kobe Arriaga , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 16, 2026
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Key points The river is expected to reach moderate flood stage in the coming days, with a peak projected near 21 feet over the weekend. Laredo fire officials are keeping a close eye on the Rio Grande due to updated forecasts.
Laredo fire officials are keeping a close eye on the Rio Grande due to updated forecasts. The river is expected to reach moderate flood stage in the coming days, with a peak projected near 21 feet over the weekend. The city is currently under a flood watch, and the Emergency Operations Center is continuously tracking river levels as storms move north.
Forecast projections have changed rapidly, with earlier predictions showing a much lower peak. Further details on the flood watch and river levels are available from local authorities and the Emergency Operations Center, which is staying up to date with the latest information.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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