Is the Costilla Creek flooding?

New Mexico · 4 gauges · New Mexico river levels

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.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 195 sq mi · gauge elevation 7,936 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Costilla Creek near Costilla, NMNo flooding1.28 ft5 ft
Costilla Creek above Costilla Dam, NMNo current data
Costilla Creek below Costilla Dam, NMNo current data
Costilla Creek near Garcia, CONo current data
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.