Is the Rio Ruidoso flooding?
The Rio Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.86 ft on 8 July 2025, carrying 9,070 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1954 (71 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.78 ft, 17.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood, NM | No flooding | 0.78 ft | 10 ft | |
| Rio Ruidoso at Ruidoso, NM | No current data | — | — | — |