Vermejo River near Dawson, NM
Is Vermejo River near Dawson, NM flooding right now?
Vermejo River near Dawson, NM measured 2.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.68 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.25 ft on Thu, Jun 17, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.25 ft | 1965-06-17 |
| 14.23 ft | 1988-06-09 |
| 13.9 ft | 1921-08-02 |
| 13.5 ft | 1940-08-06 |
| 11.26 ft | 2002-09-01 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ponil Creek near Cimarron, NM | 11.6 mi | Colfax County |
| Cimarron River near Cimarron, NM | 15.4 mi | Colfax County |
| Vermejo River near Maxwell, NM | 17.4 mi | Colfax County |
| Rayado Creek near Cimarron, NM | 23.6 mi | Colfax County |
| Cimarron River at Springer, NM | 24.4 mi | Colfax 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.