Galisteo Creek below Galisteo Dam, NM
Is Galisteo Creek below Galisteo Dam, NM flooding right now?
Galisteo Creek below Galisteo Dam, NM measured 3.55 ft on 2026-10-27 17:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.55 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.6 ft on Mon, Sep 16, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.6 ft | 2013-09-16 |
| 7 ft | 1971-07-27 |
| 6.37 ft | 1999-08-09 |
| 6.2 ft | 2008-09-08 |
| 5.57 ft | 1997-08-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River above Cochiti Lake, NM | 5.8 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Rio Grande below Cochiti Dam, NM | 12.3 mi | Sandoval County |
| Rio Grande at San Felipe, NM | 12.8 mi | Sandoval County |
| Jemez River below Jemez Canyon Dam, NM | 18.8 mi | Sandoval County |
| Jemez River Outlet below Jemez Canyon Dam, NM | 19.3 mi | Sandoval 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.