Is the Black River flooding?
The Black River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in New Mexico. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New Mexico river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Black River above Malaga, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.70 ft on 23 August 1966, carrying 74,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (80 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.84 ft, 20.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River above Malaga, NM | No flooding | 0.84 ft | 18 ft | |
| Black River below Blue Springs near Whites City, NM | No current data | — | — | — |
| Black River at Harkey Crossing near Malaga, NM | No current data | — | — | — |
| Black River at Malaga, NM | No flood stage defined | 4.93 ft | — |