Is the La Plata River flooding?
The La Plata 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 La Plata River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 La Plata River at La Plata, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.81 ft on 23 September 2013, carrying 431 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (30 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.36 ft, 5.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata River at La Plata, NM | No flood stage defined | 7.36 ft | — | |
| La Plata River near Farmington, NM | No flood stage defined | 1.90 ft | — |