Is the Vermejo River flooding?
The Vermejo 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 Vermejo River 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 Vermejo River near Dawson, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.25 ft on 17 June 1965, carrying 12,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.68 ft, 12.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermejo River near Dawson, NM | No flooding | 2.68 ft | 9 ft | |
| Vermejo River at Vermejo Park, NM | No current data | — | — | — |
| Vermejo River near Maxwell, NM | No current data | — | — | — |