Rio Hondo River
Below normal
Below normal levels
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The latest reviewed National Hydrological Service bulletin, translated into practical river conditions for travelers
Latest reviewed bulletin
Issued 18 September 2026 at 12:00 · Belize time
NO Flood Alert or Warning in Effect.
Published by BTI after review: 19 September 2026 at 20:34
Outlook
24 - 48 HRS
Next update
As necessary.
Last updated on image
18 September 2026 at 11:45
Below normal
Below normal levels
Below normal
Below normal levels
| River or lagoon | Condition | Official bulletin wording |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo River | Below normal | Below normal levels |
| New River | Below normal | Below normal levels |
Below normal
Below normal levels
Below normal
Below spillways levels
| River or lagoon | Condition | Official bulletin wording |
|---|---|---|
| Mopan River | Below normal | Below normal levels |
| Macal River | Below normal | Below spillways levels |
Below normal
Below normal levels including Crooked Tree Lagoon
Below normal
Below normal levels
Normal
Normal levels
Above normal
Above normal levels
Below normal
Below normal levels and steady below normal levels on Deep River
Mixed conditions
Above normal to below normal levels
Mixed conditions
Above normal to Below normal levels
Above normal
Above normal levels
Below normal
Below normal levels
| River or lagoon | Condition | Official bulletin wording |
|---|---|---|
| Belize River | Below normal | Below normal levels including Crooked Tree Lagoon |
| Sibun River | Below normal | Below normal levels |
| Gales Point Lagoon | Normal | Normal levels |
| Sittee River | Above normal | Above normal levels |
| Monkey and Deep Rivers | Below normal | Below normal levels and steady below normal levels on Deep River |
| Rio Grande River | Mixed conditions | Above normal to below normal levels |
| Moho River | Mixed conditions | Above normal to Below normal levels |
| Temash River | Above normal | Above normal levels |
| Other Rivers | Below normal | Below normal levels |
Above normal
Above normal levels
| River or lagoon | Condition | Official bulletin wording |
|---|---|---|
| Sarstoon River | Above normal | Above normal levels |
This transcription is for easier reading and trip planning. The official NHS image remains the authority. Conditions can change after the printed issue time; follow local officials and never enter a flooded road.