Delaware River (NM) 11 miles NW of Red Bluff

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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.

Highest crests on record

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