RIVER GAUGE · MORA RIVER
Mora River near Golondrinas
Mora County, New Mexico
Water level1.01 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft1,913 cfs
Minor flood5.5 ft4,700 cfs
Moderate flood7 ft8,500 cfs
Major flood11.5 ft25,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11.5 ft
Greatest flooding since at least 1913 is now occurring. Bridges and nearby roads are inundated and likely impassable.
- 7 ft
Pasture and range land continues to become inundated. Privately built river crossings may become unsafe due to the high water levels and fast flow.
- 5.5 ft
Water has overflowed its natural banks and is inundating low lying areas. The inundated areas are mostly pasture and range land. No structures are yet threatened.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 1952 | 8.7 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Aug 31, 1953 | 6.1 ft | 5,250 cfs |
| May 18, 1994 | 5.82 ft | 6,180 cfs |
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