Rio Chama below Abiquiu Dam, NM
Is Rio Chama below Abiquiu Dam, NM flooding right now?
Rio Chama below Abiquiu Dam, NM measured 2.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.3 ft below its 5.4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.08 ft
Streamflow
66 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.4 ft, with major flooding at 6.3 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.52 ft on Tue, May 14, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.8 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.4 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 5.8 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 6.3 ft | 4.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.52 ft | 1985-05-14 |
| 5.45 ft | 1970-06-12 |
| 5.16 ft | 1989-04-25 |
| 5.01 ft | 1995-06-28 |
| 4.83 ft | 2004-05-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Chama above Abiquiu Reservoir, NM | 11.6 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Chama near Chamita, NM | 20.4 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Ojo Caliente at La Madera, NM | 22.2 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Santa Clara Creek near Espanola, NM | 22.5 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Los Alamos Canyon at Los Alamos, NM | 25.1 mi | Los Alamos 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.