Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

15 ft

2,610 cfs

Moderate Flood

13 ft

1,900 cfs

Minor Flood

10 ft

1,000 cfs

Action Stage

9 ft

760 cfs

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Jul 8, 2025	18.55 ft	5,200 cfs
Jul 20, 2024	15.86 ft	4,540 cfs
Jul 24, 2025	12.68 ft	2,850 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

08387000

NWS LID

RUHN5

River

Rio Ruidoso

County

Lincoln, NM

Coordinates

33.3267°N, 105.6253°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood?

The Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08387000) 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 Ruidoso at Hollywood?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.

How do I get alerts when Rio Ruidoso rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood gauge located?

The gauge is located in Lincoln County, New Mexico at coordinates 33.3267°N, 105.6253°W. USGS site number: 08387000. 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.

Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood Water Level & Flood Stage.