Rio Hondo at Diamond a Ranch near Roswell, NM
Is Rio Hondo at Diamond a Ranch near Roswell, NM flooding right now?
Rio Hondo at Diamond a Ranch near Roswell, NM measured 5.99 ft on 2026-10-27 18:20:00 UTC. That observation was 20.0 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.99 ft
Streamflow
48 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.78 ft on Mon, Sep 22, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 19.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 22.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.78 ft | 1941-09-22 |
| 27.9 ft | 1941-09-29 |
| 27.45 ft | 1941-05-29 |
| 27.12 ft | 1954-10-06 |
| 26.4 ft | 1965-06-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo below Diamond a Dam near Roswell, NM | 8.2 mi | Chaves County |
| Rocky Arroyo below Rocky Dam, NM | 10.3 mi | Chaves County |
| Rio Hondo at Roswell, NM | 17.7 mi | Chaves County |
| Rio Hondo near Roswell, NM | 22.3 mi | Chaves County |
| Rio Hondo above Alamo Canyon near Hondo, NM | 22.6 mi | Lincoln 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.