Is the Gallinas Creek flooding?

New Mexico · 4 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The Gallinas 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 Gallinas 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 Gallinas Creek near Montezuma, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.70 ft on 2 August 1966, carrying 7,120 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (108 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.09 ft, 8.6 ft below that record.

Drains 84 sq mi · gauge elevation 6,880 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Gallinas Creek near Montezuma, NMNo flooding1.09 ft7 ft
Gallinas Creek at Big Pines near Gallinas, NMNo current data
Gallinas Creek at Oak Flat near Gallinas, NMNo current data
Gallinas Creek at Gallinas, NMNo 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.