Rio Ojo Caliente at La Madera, NM
Is Rio Ojo Caliente at La Madera, NM flooding right now?
Rio Ojo Caliente at La Madera, NM measured 2.32 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.32 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.32 ft on Mon, Aug 25, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.32 ft | 2025-08-25 |
| 8.27 ft | 1994-08-14 |
| 7.7 ft | 1998-07-08 |
| 7.35 ft | 2007-07-26 |
| 7.15 ft | 2000-06-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande at Embudo, NM | 10.9 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Embudo Creek at Dixon, NM | 12.0 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM | 16.2 mi | Taos County |
| Rio Chama near Chamita, NM | 19.4 mi | Rio Arriba County |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos below Los Cordovas, NM | 21.0 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.