Rio Puerco near Bernardo
Socorro County, New Mexico
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Streets in the village of San Francisco between interstate 25 and the Rio Grande just south of Bernardo are being flooded. Water levels in the Lower Rio Puerco have not been this high since July of 1944. The nearby railroad bridge may also be flooded. Further rises will impact Interstate 25 traffic.
- 19.5 ft
At the initial flood stage of 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San Francisco. The last time the water level reached 19.5 feet in the Rio Puerco near Bernardo was August 10 2006.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 1941 | 27.9 ft | 18,800 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 21.22 ft | 7,131 cfs |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 20.27 ft | 7,684 cfs |
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