Is the Rio Puerco flooding?

New Mexico · 2 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The Rio Puerco 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 Rio Puerco is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

data refreshed 12 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 Puerco near Bernardo, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.42 ft on 15 September 2013, carrying 9,020 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.13 ft, 17.3 ft below that record.

Drains 6,437 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,722 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rio Puerco near Bernardo, NMNo flooding4.13 ft19.5 ft
Rio Puerco above Arroyo Chico near Guadalupe, NMNo current data14 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.