Rio Chama near Chamita, NM
Is Rio Chama near Chamita, NM flooding right now?
Rio Chama near Chamita, NM measured 3.51 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 2.5 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.51 ft
Streamflow
29 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 11.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.68 ft on Sun, Aug 14, 1994.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 2.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 11.5 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.68 ft | 1994-08-14 |
| 10.45 ft | 1920-05-22 |
| 9.65 ft | 1929-08-12 |
| 9.56 ft | 1969-08-29 |
| 9.5 ft | 1941-05-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Creek near Espanola, NM | 7.4 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Grande at Embudo, NM | 12.3 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo, NM | 13.8 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Rio Grande at Otowi Bridge, NM | 13.8 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Embudo Creek at Dixon, NM | 14.6 mi | Rio Arriba 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.