Gila River near Gila, NM
Is Gila River near Gila, NM flooding right now?
Gila River near Gila, NM measured 0.99 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.0 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.99 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.19 ft on Mon, Sep 29, 1941.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 14.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.19 ft | 1941-09-29 |
| 13 ft | 1984-12-28 |
| 12.9 ft | 2013-09-15 |
| 12.5 ft | 1978-12-18 |
| 12.28 ft | 2005-02-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mogollon Creek near Cliff, NM | 9.7 mi | Grant County |
| West Fork Gila River at Gila Cliff Dwellings, NM | 19.5 mi | Catron County |
| W Fork Gila River below Mdl Fork near Gila Hot Springs, NM | 20.4 mi | Catron County |
| Gila River near Gila Hot Springs, NM | 20.8 mi | Grant County |
| San Francisco River near Glenwood, NM | 23.6 mi | Catron 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.