RIVER GAUGE · RIO GRANDE
Rio Grande near San Marcial
Socorro County, New Mexico
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Action24.5 ft
Minor flood24.5 ft
Moderate flood26 ft26,000 cfs
Major flood27.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Significant overbank flooding is occurring as this is the most water this stretch of the Rio Grande has seen since the great flood of 1904. The railroad bridge just above the river gauge site is likely under water.
- 24.5 ft
Some overbank flooding is in progress. The railroad bridge just above the river gauge may already be impassable.
- 23 ft
The Rio Grande is near to above bankfull and the railroad bridge just north of the river gauge may become inundated if further river rises occur.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2006 | 22.3 ft | 6,220 cfs |
| May 27, 1994 | 21.7 ft | 5,440 cfs |
| Sep 15, 1980 | 21.43 ft | 5,180 cfs |
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