Rio Grande below Cochiti Dam, NM
Is Rio Grande below Cochiti Dam, NM flooding right now?
Rio Grande below Cochiti Dam, NM measured 1.50 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 6.6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.50 ft
Streamflow
78 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.6 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.05 ft on Thu, May 31, 1984.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.6 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.05 ft | 1984-05-31 |
| 6.2 ft | 1985-05-07 |
| 6.13 ft | 1979-05-31 |
| 6.03 ft | 1980-05-28 |
| 5.95 ft | 1983-06-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River above Cochiti Lake, NM | 7.2 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Rito De Los Frijoles In Bandelier Nat Mon, NM | 11.4 mi | Sandoval County |
| Ancho Canyon near Bandalier Nat Monument, NM | 12.1 mi | Los Alamos County |
| Galisteo Creek below Galisteo Dam, NM | 12.3 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Rio Grande near White Rock, NM | 13.0 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.