Is the Mora River flooding?

New Mexico · 3 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The Mora River is tracked by 3 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 Mora River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 15 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 Mora River near Golondrinas, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.40 ft on 22 August 1952, carrying 14,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (99 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.96 ft, 13.4 ft below that record.

Drains 267 sq mi · gauge elevation 6,750 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Mora River at La Cueva, NMNo flooding4.76 ft11 ft
Mora River near Golondrinas, NMNo flooding0.96 ft5.5 ft
Mora River near Shoemaker, 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.