Is the Gila River flooding?

New Mexico · 4 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The Gila 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 Gila River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 7 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 Gila River near Redrock, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.00 ft on 29 September 1941, carrying 40,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1905 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.85 ft, 27.1 ft below that record.

Drains 2,829 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,090 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Gila River near Gila, NMNo flooding0.99 ft11 ft
Gila River near Redrock, NMNo flooding3.85 ft20 ft
Gila River below Blue Creek, near Virden, NMNo flooding4.77 ft15 ft
Gila River near Gila Hot Springs, NMNo flood stage defined13.41 ft
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.