Major Flood
14 ft
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
The greatest flood since at least 1913 is in progress near and downstream from La Cueva. Backwater flooding may result in water flowing onto state road 442 near its intersection with highway 518 at La Cueva, halting traffic. Nearby and downstream private river crossings may become unsafe or impassable due to high water although public bridges may remain passable. Significant inundation of pasture and range land persists.
11 ft
Pasture and range land both upstream and downstream from the La Cueva river gaging site is becoming further inundated as the river has overtopped its natural banks. Water is still passing under the state highway 518 bridge at La Cueva but smaller private bridge crossings downstream may be overtopped by high water. Irrigation systems may also be damaged.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1904 | 16 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1963 | 8.33 ft | 991 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1965 | 8.22 ft | 989 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mora River at La Cueva?
The Mora River at La Cueva gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07215500) 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 Mora River at La Cueva?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mora River at La Cueva is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mora River rises?
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Where is the Mora River at La Cueva gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mora County, New Mexico at coordinates 35.9450°N, 105.2558°W. USGS site number: 07215500. 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 18 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.