RIO RUIDOSO AT HOLLYWOOD, NM
Is RIO RUIDOSO AT HOLLYWOOD, NM flooding right now?
No — RIO RUIDOSO AT HOLLYWOOD, NM is at 0.68 ft, 9.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 33 min ago.
Gauge height
0.68 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.55 ft on Tue, Jul 8, 2025.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.55 ft | 2025-07-08 |
| 15.86 ft | 2024-07-20 |
| 12.68 ft | 2025-07-24 |
| 12.51 ft | 2024-07-10 |
| 12.08 ft | 2008-07-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| GAVILAN CANYON AT SKUNK CANYON NR HOLLYWOOD, NM | 1.6 mi | Lincoln County |
| CEDAR CREEK ABOVE RUIDOSO, NM | 5.0 mi | Lincoln County |
| RIO RUIDOSO AT RUIDOSO, NM | 5.9 mi | Lincoln County |
| EAGLE CREEK AT ALTO, NM | 6.1 mi | Lincoln County |
| SOUTH FORK CEDAR CREEK NEAR RUIDOSO, NM | 6.2 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.