Rio Grande at Otowi Bridge, NM
Is Rio Grande at Otowi Bridge, NM flooding right now?
Rio Grande at Otowi Bridge, NM measured 2.15 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.15 ft
Streamflow
232 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.5 ft on Thu, Sep 29, 1904.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.5 ft | 1904-09-29 |
| 14.1 ft | 1920-05-23 |
| 13.54 ft | 1941-05-16 |
| 13.1 ft | 1911-10-07 |
| 12.05 ft | 1905-05-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande above Buckman Diversion, near White Rock, NM | 2.7 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Pueblo Canyon near Los Alamos, NM | 4.1 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Los Alamos Canyon (Lg) near Los Alamos, NM | 4.5 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Sandia Canyon at Nm Hwy 4 near White Rock, NM | 4.8 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Canada Del Buey at White Rock, NM | 5.1 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.