River gauges›New Mexico
RIVER GAUGE · RIO HONDO

Rio Hondo above Roswell

Chaves County, New Mexico

Water level4.63 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action25 ft7,200 cfs
Minor flood26 ft31,700 cfs
Moderate flood27 ft105,000 cfs
Major flood28 ft

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Sep 21, 194128.78 ft27,000 cfs
Sep 28, 194127.9 ft17,800 cfs
May 28, 194127.45 ft14,600 cfs

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