26' - Significant overbank flooding is occurring as this is the most water this stretch of the Rio Grande has seen since the great flood of 1904. The railroad bridge just above the river gauge site is likely under water.
24.5' - Some overbank flooding is in progress. The railroad bridge just above the river gauge may already be impassable.
23' - The Rio Grande is near to above bankfull and the railroad bridge just north of the river gauge may become inundated if further river rises occur.