Is the Rio Grande Floodway flooding?

New Mexico · 3 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The Rio Grande Floodway 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 Rio Grande Floodway is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 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 Rio Grande Floodway at San Acacia, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.12 ft on 1 August 2006, carrying 7,610 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1958 (65 annual peaks).

Drains 26,770 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,643 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rio Grande Floodway near Bernardo, NMNo current data
Rio Grande Floodway at San Acacia, NMNo current data23 ft
Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial, NMNo current data24.5 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.