Is the West Fork Gila River flooding?

New Mexico · 2 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The West Fork Gila River 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 West Fork Gila River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 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 West Fork Gila River at Gila Cliff Dwellings, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.99 ft on 23 December 2016, carrying 782 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2016 (5 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.56 ft, 5.4 ft below that record.

Drains 109 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,682 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
W Fork Gila River below Mdl Fork near Gila Hot Springs, NMNo flooding5.76 ft
West Fork Gila River at Gila Cliff Dwellings, NMNo flood stage defined9.56 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.