Costilla Creek near Costilla, NM
Is Costilla Creek near Costilla, NM flooding right now?
Costilla Creek near Costilla, NM measured 1.28 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.28 ft
Streamflow
8 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.37 ft on Mon, May 11, 1942.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.37 ft | 1942-05-11 |
| 4.68 ft | 1983-06-01 |
| 4.62 ft | 1979-05-26 |
| 4.3 ft | 2005-05-24 |
| 4.27 ft | 1994-05-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Costilla Creek near Garcia, CO | 2.1 mi | Taos County |
| Santistevan Creek near Costilla, NM | 13.7 mi | Taos County |
| Costilla Creek below Costilla Dam, NM | 13.9 mi | Taos County |
| Casias Creek near Costilla, NM | 14.4 mi | Taos County |
| Costilla Creek above Costilla Dam, NM | 14.7 mi | Taos County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.