Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM
Is Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM flooding right now?
Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM measured 6.73 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.73 ft
Streamflow
3,620 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.41 ft on Sat, May 17, 1941.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 8.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.41 ft | 1941-05-17 |
| 9.23 ft | 1949-06-22 |
| 9.18 ft | 1948-06-07 |
| 8.92 ft | 1987-05-19 |
| 8.800000000000002 ft | 1952-05-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Pueblo De Taos below Los Cordovas, NM | 6.3 mi | Taos County |
| Rio Grande Del Rancho near Talpa, NM | 9.7 mi | Taos County |
| Embudo Creek at Dixon, NM | 11.6 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Pueblo near Penasco, NM | 13.4 mi | Taos County |
| Rio Grande at Embudo, NM | 14.1 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.