Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial, NM
Is Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial, NM flooding right now?
Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial, NM measured 15.04 ft on 2026-10-27 18:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 24.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.04 ft
Streamflow
839 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24.5 ft, with major flooding at 27.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.3 ft on Sat, Aug 12, 2006.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24.5 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24.5 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 27.5 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.3 ft | 2006-08-12 |
| 21.7 ft | 1994-05-28 |
| 21.43 ft | 1980-09-16 |
| 21.4 ft | 2005-06-07 |
| 21.26 ft | 2008-08-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Conveyance Channel at San Marcial, NM | 0.6 mi | Socorro County |
| Rio Grande Conveyance Channel near San Antonio, NM | 15.6 mi | Socorro County |
| Rio Grande above US Hwy 380 near San Antonio, NM | 19.0 mi | Socorro County |
| Rio Grande at Narrows In Elephant Butte Reservoir., NM | 22.3 mi | Sierra County |
| Rio Grande at Bridge near Escondida, NM | 31.1 mi | Socorro 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.