Is the Costilla Creek flooding?
The Costilla Creek 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 Costilla Creek 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 Costilla Creek near Costilla, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 5.88 ft on 24 July 1957, carrying 700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.28 ft, 4.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costilla Creek near Costilla, NM | No flooding | 1.28 ft | 5 ft | |
| Costilla Creek above Costilla Dam, NM | No current data | — | — | — |
| Costilla Creek below Costilla Dam, NM | No current data | — | — | — |
| Costilla Creek near Garcia, CO | No current data | — | — | — |