Rio Puerco near Bernardo, NM
Is Rio Puerco near Bernardo, NM flooding right now?
Rio Puerco near Bernardo, NM measured 20.10 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 0.6 ft above its 19.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
20.10 ft
Streamflow
8,120 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19.5 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.9 ft on Tue, Sep 23, 1941.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 2.1 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 19.5 ft | 0.6 ft ABOVE |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 6.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.9 ft | 1941-09-23 |
| 21.22 ft | 2013-09-16 |
| 20.27 ft | 2018-07-27 |
| 19.79 ft | 2013-09-16 |
| 19.52 ft | 2006-08-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardo Interior Drain near Bernardo, NM | 1.9 mi | Socorro County |
| Rio Grande Conveyance Channel near Bernardo, NM | 2.9 mi | Socorro County |
| Rio Grande Floodway near Bernardo, NM | 3.1 mi | Socorro County |
| Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, NM | 10.7 mi | Valencia County |
| Rio Grande Floodway at San Acacia, NM | 10.8 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.