Flow report

New Mexico streamflow

Live discharge, gauge height, water temperature, and percent-of-normal readings from every USGS streamgauge in New Mexico. Built for paddlers, anglers, water managers, and flood researchers.

USGS gauges
130
State percent normal
32%
Paddle runs
2
Updated
May 16
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May
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2026
Flow briefing

Streamflow levels across New Mexico are currently 32% of normal, with the San Juan River At Farmington reporting the highest discharge in the state at 1,290 cfs and a gauge stage of 1.98 ft.

Meanwhile, the San Juan River At Farmington is seeing a spike today — up 18% since yesterday and currently running near peak.

Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into New Mexico's named rivers.

Active weather warnings for New Mexico

# New Mexico Natural Disaster Report

New Mexico is under critical fire weather conditions with a Red Flag Warning in effect through 8 PM MDT today and Fire Weather Watches extending through Sunday evening. The National Weather Service warns of extremely dangerous fire conditions across much of the state, including the Rio Grande Valley, northeastern plains and highlands, central mountains, and southwestern deserts. Relative humidity will drop to single digits (4-10%), while southwest winds of 15-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph will create rapid fire spread potential. Areas around Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and the Sacramento Mountains face the highest threat. Temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s will compound the danger. All residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning, exercise extreme caution with ignition sources, and prepare for rapid wildfire development and spread through Sunday evening.

Source: National Weather Service

New Mexico at a glance

State-wide streamflow overview

The New Mexico flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.

Percent of normal

32%

100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.

Highest discharge

San Juan River At Farmington 1,290 cfs

Gauge stage 1.98 ft

Biggest 24h spike

San Juan River At Farmington +18%

Now 1,290 cfs

Network coverage

Gauges + rivers tracked 130 + 14

USGS gauges feeding 14 named rivers in New Mexico.

Full streamgauge inventory

New Mexico USGS streamgauges

Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in New Mexico. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.

130 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow Gage height Water temp Air temp Elevation Watershed
Eagle Tail Ditch Nr Maxwell, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07202500
0 cfs 1.05 ft · 87°F 6,108 ft Canadian Headwaters
Vermejo River Near Dawson, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07203000
2 cfs 3.02 ft · 86°F 6,454 ft Canadian Headwaters
Rayado Creek Near Cimarron, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07208500
2 cfs 2.12 ft · 85°F 6,732 ft Cimarron
Cimarron River Near Cimarron, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07207000
12 cfs 1.15 ft · 85°F 6,628 ft Cimarron
Cimarron River Below Eagle Nest Dam, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 07206000
19 cfs · · 75°F 8,058 ft Cimarron
Ponil Creek Near Cimarron, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 07207500
0 cfs 1.21 ft · 84°F 6,637 ft Cimarron
Canadian River Near Sanchez, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 07221500
4 cfs · · 94°F 4,429 ft Upper Canadian
Canadian River Near Taylor Springs, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07211500
7 cfs 3.57 ft · 89°F 5,648 ft Upper Canadian
Mora River Near Golondrinas, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07216500
4 cfs 1.20 ft · 83°F 6,758 ft Mora
Coyote Creek Near Golondrinas, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 07218000
1 cfs 2.32 ft · 82°F 6,790 ft Mora
Mora River At La Cueva, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 07215500
3 cfs 4.74 ft · 82°F 7,025 ft Mora
Canadian River At Logan, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07227000
2 cfs 1.15 ft · 97°F 3,665 ft Upper Canadian-Ute Reservoir
Ute Creek Near Logan, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 07226500
0 cfs 3.53 ft · 97°F 3,816 ft Ute
Revuelto Creek Near Logan, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 07227100
3 cfs · 64°F 97°F 3,671 ft Revuelto
Tesuque Creek Above Diversions Near Santa Fe, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08302500
1 cfs 5.33 ft · 80°F 7,255 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Nambe Below Nambe Falls Dam Near Nambe, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08294210
5 cfs · · 84°F 6,546 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Nambe Above Nambe Falls Dam Near Nambe, Nm
3 years ago · USGS 08294195
36 cfs 3.98 ft · 82°F 6,863 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Grande At Otowi Bridge, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08313000
238 cfs 2.42 ft 66°F 87°F 5,503 ft Upper Rio Grande
Santa Cruz River Near Cundiyo, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08291000
12 cfs 4.26 ft · 83°F 6,489 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Pueblo Nr Penasco, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08277470
8 cfs 2.93 ft · 77°F 7,800 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Grande At Embudo, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08279500
226 cfs 2.29 ft 64°F 82°F 5,793 ft Upper Rio Grande
Embudo Creek At Dixon, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08279000
3 cfs 8.35 ft · 86°F 5,862 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Grande Del Rancho Near Talpa, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08275500
3 cfs 4.16 ft · 76°F 7,267 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08276500
220 cfs 3.48 ft · 85°F 6,079 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Pueblo De Taos Below Los Cordovas, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08276300
8 cfs 6.58 ft · 84°F 6,664 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08269000
8 cfs · · 77°F 7,402 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Lucero Near Arroyo Seco, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08271000
9 cfs 1.85 ft · 73°F 8,071 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Hondo Near Valdez, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08267500
25 cfs 2.37 ft · 79°F 7,689 ft Upper Rio Grande
Red River Below Fish Hatchery, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08266820
32 cfs 4.41 ft · 82°F 7,085 ft Upper Rio Grande
Red River Near Questa, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08265000
23 cfs 2.33 ft · 79°F 7,474 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Grande Near Cerro, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08263500
87 cfs 1.63 ft · 81°F 7,117 ft Upper Rio Grande
Costilla Creek Below Costilla Dam, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08254000
2 cfs 1.23 ft · 69°F 9,309 ft Upper Rio Grande
Santistevan Creek Near Costilla, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08253500
1 cfs · · 69°F 9,498 ft Upper Rio Grande
Casias Creek Near Costilla, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08253000
3 cfs 3.27 ft · 69°F 9,419 ft Upper Rio Grande
Costilla Creek Above Costilla Dam, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08252500
1 cfs 1.63 ft · 69°F 9,447 ft Upper Rio Grande
Costilla Creek Near Costilla, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08255500
6 cfs 1.49 ft · 76°F 7,913 ft Upper Rio Grande
Rio Chama Near Chamita, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08290000
108 cfs 3.87 ft 62°F 87°F 5,666 ft Rio Chama
Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08287000
185 cfs 2.40 ft · 81°F 6,042 ft Rio Chama
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08286500
143 cfs 5.20 ft · 81°F 6,284 ft Rio Chama
Rio Ojo Caliente At La Madera, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08289000
8 cfs 2.57 ft · 86°F 6,406 ft Rio Chama
Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08285500
182 cfs 2.17 ft · 82°F 6,700 ft Rio Chama
Rio Chama Near La Puente, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08284100
169 cfs 2.90 ft · 81°F 7,095 ft Rio Chama
Rio Grande At San Felipe, Nm
1 year ago · USGS 08319000
532 cfs 5.38 ft · 54°F 5,122 ft Rio Grande-Santa Fe
Galisteo Creek Below Galisteo Dam, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08317950
0 cfs 1.86 ft · 86°F 5,459 ft Rio Grande-Santa Fe
Santa Fe River Above Cochiti Lake, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08317200
1 cfs · · 86°F 5,512 ft Rio Grande-Santa Fe
Rio Grande Below Cochiti Dam, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08317400
214 cfs 1.83 ft 59°F 86°F 5,230 ft Rio Grande-Santa Fe
Santa Fe River Near Santa Fe, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08316000
7 cfs 1.68 ft · 78°F 7,717 ft Rio Grande-Santa Fe
Santa Fe R Abv Mcclure Res (8 Ft), Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08315480
2 cfs · · 78°F 7,902 ft Rio Grande-Santa Fe
Rito De Los Frijoles In Bandelier Nat Mon, Nm
9 years ago · USGS 08313350
1 cfs 1.59 ft · 93°F 6,055 ft Rio Grande-Santa Fe
Jemez River Near Jemez, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08324000
12 cfs 3.20 ft 52°F 89°F 5,637 ft Jemez
Rio Grande Floodway At San Marcial, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08358400
0 cfs 11.14 ft · 93°F 4,484 ft Elephant Butte Reservoir
Rio Grande Conveyance Channel At San Marcial, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08358300
72 cfs 8.28 ft · 93°F 4,472 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Rio Grande Floodway At San Acacia, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08354900
14 cfs 8.50 ft · 91°F 4,662 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Rio Grande Floodway Near Bernardo, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08332010
5 cfs 12.81 ft · 91°F 4,733 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Rio Grande At Isleta Lakes Nr Isleta, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08330875
41 cfs 3.88 ft · 91°F 4,899 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Tijeras Arroyo Nr Albuquerque, Nm
6 months ago · USGS 08330600
0 cfs · · 71°F 4,992 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
South Div Channel Abv Tijeras Arroyo Nr Albq., Nm
6 months ago · USGS 08330775
0 cfs · · 71°F 4,959 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
San Jose Drain At Woodward Rd At Albq., Nm
6 months ago · USGS 08330200
0 cfs · · 62°F 4,939 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Rio Grande At Albuquerque, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08330000
19 cfs 1.98 ft 75°F 91°F 4,953 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Embudo Arroyo At Albuquerque, Nm
6 months ago · USGS 08329720
0 cfs 1.00 ft · 57°F 5,934 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
N. Floodway Channel At Albuquerque, Nm
6 months ago · USGS 08329835
0 cfs · · 60°F 5,091 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Hahn Arroyo In Albuquerque, Nm
6 months ago · USGS 08329840
0 cfs · · 59°F 5,176 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Rio Grande Nr Alameda, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08329928
55 cfs 1.91 ft · 91°F 4,989 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
North Floodway Channel Near Alameda, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08329900
6 cfs · · 90°F 5,014 ft Rio Grande-Albuquerque
Rio Puerco Near Bernardo, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08353000
0 cfs 3.38 ft · 91°F 4,738 ft Rio Puerco
Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe, Nm
5 years ago · USGS 08334000
2 cfs 5.38 ft · 31°F 5,933 ft Rio Puerco
Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe, Nm
5 years ago · USGS 08340500
0 cfs 1.74 ft · 40°F 5,913 ft Rio Puerco
Rio San Jose Near Grants, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08343500
2 cfs 1.92 ft · 85°F 6,269 ft Rio San Jose
Rio Grande At Narrows In Elephant Butte Res., Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08359500
56 cfs 4.08 ft · 91°F 4,416 ft Elephant Butte Reservoir
Rio Grande Below Elephant Butte Dam, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08361000
533 cfs 3.05 ft · 91°F 4,249 ft Caballo
Mimbres River At Mimbres, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08477110
3 cfs · · 82°F 5,909 ft Mimbres
Tularosa Creek Near Bent, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08481500
15 cfs 2.20 ft · 82°F 5,448 ft Tularosa Valley
Salt Creek Near Tularosa, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08480595
0 cfs · · 92°F 4,051 ft Tularosa Valley
Pecos River Near Puerto De Luna, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08383500
65 cfs 1.13 ft · 94°F 4,318 ft Pecos Headwaters
Pecos River Below Santa Rosa Dam, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08382830
0 cfs 3.54 ft · 92°F 4,624 ft Pecos Headwaters
Pecos River Above Santa Rosa Lake, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08382650
8 cfs 5.34 ft · 92°F 4,761 ft Pecos Headwaters
Pecos R Abv Canon Del Uta Nr Colonias, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08382600
0 cfs 3.19 ft · 92°F 4,809 ft Pecos Headwaters
Pecos River Near Anton Chico, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08379500
1 cfs 2.08 ft · 91°F 5,138 ft Pecos Headwaters
Gallinas R Nr Colonias, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08382500
0 cfs 1.75 ft · 92°F 4,946 ft Pecos Headwaters
Gallinas River Near Lourdes, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08382000
3 cfs 1.38 ft · 85°F 5,940 ft Pecos Headwaters
Gallinas Creek Near Montezuma, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08380500
4 cfs 1.09 ft 57°F 80°F 6,881 ft Pecos Headwaters
Pecos River Near Pecos, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08378500
38 cfs 2.34 ft · 75°F 7,506 ft Pecos Headwaters
Rio Mora Near Terrero, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08377900
7 cfs · 49°F 74°F 7,898 ft Pecos Headwaters
Pecos River Near Dunlap, Nm
13 hours ago · USGS 08385630
74 cfs · · 96°F 3,755 ft Upper Pecos
Pecos River Below Taiban Creek Near Fort Sumner, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08385522
43 cfs 2.18 ft · 96°F 3,915 ft Upper Pecos
Fort Sumner Main Canal Near Fort Sumner, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08385000
79 cfs 4.91 ft · 95°F 4,053 ft Upper Pecos
Pecos River Below Sumner Dam, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08384500
79 cfs 1.73 ft · 94°F 4,149 ft Upper Pecos
Pecos River Near Artesia, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08396500
77 cfs 3.23 ft · 97°F 3,306 ft Upper Pecos-Long Arroyo
Pecos River Near Lake Arthur, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08395500
170 cfs 4.57 ft · 97°F 3,335 ft Upper Pecos-Long Arroyo
Pecos River Near Acme, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08386000
72 cfs 5.03 ft · 99°F 3,510 ft Upper Pecos-Long Arroyo
Rio Hondo Blw Diamond A Dam Nr Roswell, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08390800
0 cfs · · 95°F 3,962 ft Rio Hondo
Rio Ruidoso At Hollywood, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08387000
5 cfs 1.10 ft · 80°F 6,420 ft Rio Hondo
Rio Ruidoso At Ruidoso, Nm
2 years ago · USGS 08386505
4 cfs 1.08 ft · 80°F 7,101 ft Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo At Diamond A Ranch Nr Roswell, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08390500
0 cfs 4.68 ft · 95°F 4,214 ft Rio Hondo
Eagle Creek Below South Fork Near Alto, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08387600
0 cfs 5.51 ft · 76°F 7,621 ft Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo Near Roswell, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08393610
2 cfs 6.31 ft · 99°F 3,520 ft Rio Hondo
Rio Felix At Old Hwy Brd Nr Hagerman, Nm
2 years ago · USGS 08394500
0 cfs 3.78 ft · 77°F 3,406 ft Rio Felix
Rio Penasco At Dayton, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08398500
0 cfs · · 96°F 3,402 ft Rio Penasco
Rio Penasco Near Dunken, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08397600
11 cfs 1.74 ft · 88°F 5,257 ft Rio Penasco
Pecos River At Red Bluff, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08407500
47 cfs 3.34 ft 74°F 99°F 2,857 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Pecos River At Pierce Canyon Crossing, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08407000
25 cfs 3.46 ft · 99°F 2,898 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Pecos River Near Malaga, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08406500
36 cfs 2.31 ft 60°F 99°F 2,915 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Black River Above Malaga, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08405500
14 cfs 1.10 ft · 98°F 3,086 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Dark Canyon Draw Near Whites City, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08405105
0 cfs 3.57 ft · 96°F 3,445 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Dark Canyon At Carlsbad, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08405150
0 cfs 3.37 ft · 99°F 3,098 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Pecos River Below Dark Canyon At Carlsbad, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08405200
7 cfs · 72°F 99°F 3,083 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Pecos River Below Avalon Dam, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08404000
0 cfs 2.79 ft · 98°F 3,118 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Carlsbad Main Canal At Head Near Carlsbad, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08403500
141 cfs 2.20 ft · 98°F 3,135 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Rocky Arroyo At Hwy Brd Nr Carlsbad, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08401900
0 cfs 3.22 ft · 97°F 3,258 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Pecos R At Damsite 3 Nr Carlsbad, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08402000
212 cfs 2.07 ft · 98°F 3,184 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Pecos River Below Brantley Dam Near Carlsbad, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08401500
231 cfs 6.23 ft · 97°F 3,207 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) Near Lakewood, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 08399500
168 cfs 10.06 ft · 97°F 3,281 ft Upper Pecos-Black
South Seven Rivers Nr Lakewood, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08401200
0 cfs 5.53 ft · 97°F 3,289 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Fourmile Draw Nr Lakewood, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 08400000
0 cfs 2.21 ft · 97°F 3,323 ft Upper Pecos-Black
Delaware River Nr Red Bluff, Nm
2 months ago · USGS 08408500
49 cfs 2.89 ft · 74°F 2,906 ft Delaware
San Juan River Near Archuleta, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 09355500
375 cfs 3.34 ft 51°F 86°F 5,665 ft Upper San Juan
Animas River At Farmington, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 09364500
1,160 cfs 6.18 ft 60°F 87°F 5,278 ft Animas
Animas River Below Aztec, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 09364010
1,100 cfs 7.31 ft 56°F 85°F 5,560 ft Animas
San Juan River At Farmington, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 09365000
1,290 cfs 1.98 ft 62°F 87°F 5,241 ft Middle San Juan
La Plata River Near Farmington, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 09367500
0 cfs 1.87 ft · 87°F 5,218 ft Middle San Juan
San Juan River At Shiprock, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 09368000
754 cfs 7.78 ft 65°F 89°F 4,894 ft Middle San Juan
La Plata River At La Plata, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 09367000
3 cfs 8.82 ft · 84°F 5,743 ft Middle San Juan
Zuni River Abv Black Rock Reservoir, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 09386950
0 cfs 1.34 ft · 81°F 6,482 ft Zuni
Rio Nutria Near Ramah, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 09386900
0 cfs 7.82 ft · 79°F 6,858 ft Zuni
Gila River Near Gila, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 09430500
29 cfs · · 85°F 4,661 ft Upper Gila
Mogollon Creek Near Cliff, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 09430600
1 cfs 1.16 ft · 80°F 5,421 ft Upper Gila
Gila River Near Redrock, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 09431500
23 cfs 4.02 ft · 88°F 4,124 ft Upper Gila-Mangas
Gila River Below Blue Creek, Nm
12 hours ago · USGS 09432000
17 cfs 4.71 ft · 88°F 3,905 ft Upper Gila-Mangas
San Francisco River Near Glenwood, Nm
11 hours ago · USGS 09444000
17 cfs 1.95 ft · 86°F 4,557 ft San Francisco
San Francisco River Near Reserve, Nm
7 years ago · USGS 09442680
3,350 cfs 9.04 ft · 93°F 5,823 ft San Francisco
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New Mexico river runs

Paddleable river sections in New Mexico keyed to USGS gauges, with live streamflow and whitewater class.

River run Status Streamflow Air temp Class
Pilar/Race Course Too High 465 cfs 76°F III- TO IV-
Wilderness Run · · 62°F II TO III
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Rivers across New Mexico with USGS gauge coverage. Tap any one to see every gauge that reports on it -- great for paddlers, anglers, and watershed researchers narrowing in on a specific drainage.

Flow report FAQ

About New Mexico streamflow

Where does the New Mexico streamflow data come from?

The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.

What is cfs?

Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.

What does Gauge Height mean?

The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").

How fresh is the New Mexico data?

USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.

Can I get a flow alert for a New Mexico gauge?

Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?

No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.