Rio Penasco near Hope, NM

Chaves County, New Mexico · USGS gauge 08397620 · Rio Penasco flood status · New Mexico river levels

Is Rio Penasco near Hope, NM flooding right now?

Rio Penasco near Hope, NM measured 5.01 ft on 2026-10-27 19:15:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.

Gauge height

5.01 ft

as of 35 min ago

Streamflow

11 cfs

data refreshed 3 min ago

No National Weather Service flood stage is published for this gauge, so no flood category can be shown — why some gauges have no flood stage.

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Rio Penasco near Dunken, NM	7.0 mi	Chaves County
Rocky Arroyo below Rocky Dam, NM	36.5 mi	Chaves County
Rio Hondo at Diamond a Ranch near Roswell, NM	37.5 mi	Chaves County
Rio Hondo below Diamond a Dam near Roswell, NM	37.8 mi	Chaves County
Rio Hondo above Alamo Canyon near Hondo, NM	37.9 mi	Lincoln County

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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location