RIVER GAUGE · VERMEJO RIVER
Vermejo River above Dawson
Colfax County, New Mexico
Water level2.69 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft1,770 cfs
Minor flood9 ft3,150 cfs
Moderate flood13 ft6,750 cfs
Major flood16 ft16,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
At 8.0 feet the Vermejo river overflows its banks and floods nearby low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1965 | 15.25 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1988 | 14.23 ft | 10,400 cfs |
| Aug 1, 1921 | 13.9 ft | 10,000 cfs |
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