Is the Gallinas River flooding?
The Gallinas River is tracked by 2 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 River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Gallinas River near Colonias, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.41 ft on 17 September 2013, carrying 22,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1937 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.81 ft, 25.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallinas River near Colonias, NM | No flooding | 2.81 ft | 16 ft | |
| Gallinas River near Lourdes, NM | No current data | — | — | — |