Is the Rio Penasco flooding?
The Rio Penasco 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 Penasco is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Rio Penasco near Dunken, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.09 ft on 28 August 2005, carrying 4,440 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1941 (64 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Penasco at Dayton, NM | No flooding | 0.19 ft | 20 ft | |
| Rio Penasco near Dunken, NM | No current data | — | — | — |
| Rio Penasco near Hope, NM | No 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.