RIVER GAUGE · COSTILLA CREEK
Costilla Creek at Costilla
Taos County, New Mexico
Water level1.44 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft395 cfs
Minor flood5 ft900 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5 ft
Estimated flood stage. Rural road washouts possible.
- 4 ft
Bankfull stage. Field flooding and irrigation works at risk.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1942 | 5.37 ft | 1,150 cfs |
| May 31, 1983 | 4.68 ft | 595 cfs |
| May 25, 1979 | 4.62 ft | 547 cfs |
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