Rio Grande near Cerro, NM
Is Rio Grande near Cerro, NM flooding right now?
Rio Grande near Cerro, NM measured 10.17 ft on 2026-10-27 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.17 ft
Streamflow
3,190 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.78 ft on Wed, Jun 22, 1949.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17.5 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 9.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.78 ft | 1949-06-22 |
| 15.4 ft | 1948-06-07 |
| 14.74 ft | 1952-05-08 |
| 13.34 ft | 1987-05-19 |
| 13.27 ft | 1985-06-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, NM | 4.3 mi | Taos County |
| Red River near Questa, NM | 6.8 mi | Taos County |
| Cabresto Creek near Questa, NM | 7.2 mi | Taos County |
| Rio Grande near Arroyo Hondo, NM | 14.3 mi | Taos County |
| Rio Hondo near Valdez, NM | 15.4 mi | Taos 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.