Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
The Embudo Station building and the few nearby upstream homes along the Rio Grande banks at Embudo are subject to serious flooding. Parts of the State Road 570 from Pilar to the Taos Junction bridge are inundated and impassable. The Pilar bridge off State Road 570 has water flowing over it. Lowland flooding is extensive from above Pilar downstream to Espanola.
12 ft
Patio of Embudo Station building on the west bank begins to flood. The few homes along the river near the restaurant and upstream are in danger of becoming flooded if further rises occur. The suspended wooden bridge over the Rio Grande between Embudo and Pilar linking homes on the west bank with State Road 68 is closed as water is flowing over the center section of the bridge. Water covers part of the State Road 570 between Pilar and the Taos Junction Bridge.
10 ft
Access to riverside picnic facilities above Pilar but below the Taos Junction bridge unavailable. Water is about to flow over the center section of the low swinging bridge upstream used by local residents who live on the west side of the river.
8 ft
Overflow to small farms upstream and downstream of gage, particularly in the area 1 to 3 miles above the gage. Access to riverside picnic facilities above Pilar and below the Taos Junction bridge becomes affected. The overflow may cause problems to low swinging bridges upstream and affect access roads to small farms.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2010 | 10.8 ft | 840 cfs |
| Aug 28, 1977 | 7.1 ft | 4,200 cfs |
| Aug 21, 1946 | 7 ft | 2,180 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DIXN5
River
Embudo Creek
County
Rio Arriba, NM
Coordinates
36.2108°N, 105.9136°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Embudo Creek below Dixon?
The Embudo Creek below Dixon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08279000) 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 Embudo Creek below Dixon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Embudo Creek below Dixon is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Embudo Creek rises?
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Where is the Embudo Creek below Dixon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico at coordinates 36.2108°N, 105.9136°W. USGS site number: 08279000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.