Is the San Francisco River flooding?

New Mexico · 4 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The San Francisco River is tracked by 4 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 San Francisco River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 San Francisco River near Glenwood, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.80 ft on 2 October 1983, carrying 37,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.69 ft, 18.1 ft below that record.

Drains 1,653 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,554 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
San Francisco River at Reserve, NMNo flooding9.12 ft15 ft
San Francisco River near Glenwood, NMNo flooding2.69 ft15 ft
San Francisco River above Stone Creek near Luna, NMNo current data
San Francisco River near Reserve, 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.