Embudo Creek at Dixon, NM
Is Embudo Creek at Dixon, NM flooding right now?
Embudo Creek at Dixon, NM measured 8.21 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.8 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.21 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.8 ft on Sun, Aug 1, 2010.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 8.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.8 ft | 2010-08-01 |
| 7.1 ft | 1977-08-29 |
| 7 ft | 1946-08-22 |
| 6.8 ft | 1943-06-28 |
| 5.94 ft | 1989-07-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande at Embudo, NM | 2.8 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM | 11.6 mi | Taos County |
| Rio Ojo Caliente at La Madera, NM | 12.0 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Chama near Chamita, NM | 14.5 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo, NM | 17.0 mi | Santa Fe 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.