Major Flood
11 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Major flooding of the San Felipe Pueblo is occurring. Flood waters have inundated cultivated lands along the river and backwater flooding is also occurring along most tributaries. Current water levels rival those of the late 1930s and early 1940s.
9.5 ft
Homes nearest the river in the San Felipe Pueblo are being flooded and more structures in the old Pueblo section are in danger of being inundated as water levels rise. Flooding of this magnitude has not been observed since 1955 when the flow in this stretch of the Rio Grande reached 17,400 cubic feet per second.
8.5 ft
Low lying agricultural lands from above the San Felipe Pueblo down through Santa Ana Pueblo are subject to flooding. Water is approaching homes in the old section of San Felipe Pueblo where the river bank is low. Dirt roads adjacent to the river may already be inundated.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1937 | 11.13 ft | 27,300 cfs |
| May 13, 1941 | 10.53 ft | 22,600 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1948 | 9.78 ft | 12,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rio Grande above San Felipe Pueblo?
The Rio Grande above San Felipe Pueblo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08319000) 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 Rio Grande above San Felipe Pueblo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rio Grande above San Felipe Pueblo is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
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Where is the Rio Grande above San Felipe Pueblo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico at coordinates 35.4447°N, 106.4397°W. USGS site number: 08319000. 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.