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RIVER GAUGE · RIO GRANDE

Rio Grande near Cerro

Taos County, New Mexico

Water level1.03 ft
Flow34 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft8,400 cfs
Minor flood16 ft9,400 cfs
Moderate flood17.5 ft11,500 cfs
Major flood20 ft15,500 cfs

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jun 21, 194915.78 ft9,740 cfs
Jun 6, 194815.4 ft9,140 cfs
May 7, 195214.74 ft8,050 cfs

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