Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
the river reaches moderate flood stage. The record stage (1955) is reached.
26 ft
the river reaches minor flood stage. The north approach of U.S. Highway 285 begins to flood. The railroad bridge about 2 miles downstream may begin to flood. Area rangeland inundates. Cattle losses are possible, but no other damage is known to occur.
20 ft
area rangeland continues to flood. Some cattle may be threatened, but no other damage is known to occur.
15 ft
the river reaches bankfull, and low-lying areas of adjacent rangeland begin to flood. However, no significant damage is expected. Banks are ill-defined, but stages below 15 feet should remain primarily within the channel.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1955 | 27 ft | 81,400 cfs |
| Jun 26, 1938 | 18 ft | 34,600 cfs |
| Oct 20, 1969 | 17.84 ft | 35,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Delaware River (NM) 11 miles NW of Red Bluff
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Delaware River (NM) 11 miles NW of Red Bluff?
The Delaware River (NM) 11 miles NW of Red Bluff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08408500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Delaware River (NM) 11 miles NW of Red Bluff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Delaware River (NM) 11 miles NW of Red Bluff is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Delaware River (NM) 11 miles NW of Red Bluff gauge located?
The gauge is located in Eddy County, New Mexico at coordinates 32.0231°N, 104.0545°W. USGS site number: 08408500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Pecos River at Red Bluff Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 12 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.