RIVER GAUGE · RIO CHAMA
Rio Chama above Abiquiu
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Water level5.27 ft
Flow185 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10.2 ft4,670 cfs
Minor flood11 ft6,610 cfs
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood13.5 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2009 | 10.76 ft | 5,820 cfs |
| May 19, 2005 | 9.96 ft | 4,410 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2002 | 9.08 ft | 2,830 cfs |
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