Rio Chama near La Puente, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · USGS gauge 08284100 · Rio Chama flood status · New Mexico river levels

Is Rio Chama near La Puente, NM flooding right now?

Rio Chama near La Puente, NM measured 4.79 ft on 2026-10-27 16:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.

Gauge height

4.79 ft

as of 77 min ago

Streamflow

1,860 cfs

data refreshed 15 min ago

No National Weather Service flood stage is published for this gauge, so no flood category can be shown — why some gauges have no flood stage.

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Willow Creek below Heron Dam, NM	4.0 mi	Rio Arriba County
Horse Lake C above Heron Re near Los Ojos, NM	6.9 mi	Rio Arriba County
Rio Chama below El Vado Dam, NM	7.6 mi	Rio Arriba County
Rio Brazos at Fishtail Road near Tierra Amarilla, NM	10.4 mi	Rio Arriba County
Rio Chama above Chama, NM	19.3 mi	Rio Arriba County

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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location