Is the Santa Fe River flooding?
The Santa Fe River 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 Santa Fe River 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Santa Fe River near Santa Fe, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 5.17 ft on 14 August 1921, carrying 1,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.64 ft, 3.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River above Mcclure Reservoir, near Santa Fe, NM | No flood stage defined | 1.06 ft | — | |
| Santa Fe River near Santa Fe, NM | No flood stage defined | 1.64 ft | — | |
| Santa Fe River above Cochiti Lake, NM | No flood stage defined | 1.26 ft | — |