* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
The Whitewater River run from the Headwaters of Side Channel in Sec 12, T25S, R22E to Horse Canyon in Sec 2, T25S, R22E in New Mexico is a 9-mile segment with a Class III rating.
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The ideal streamflow range is between 300-600 cubic feet per second (cfs). During the spring, the flow can reach up to 1,000 cfs, making it a more challenging run.
The rapids and obstacles on this segment include "The Chute," a narrow and steep section of the river with Class III rapids, and "The Ledges," a series of Class II rapids with large boulders. The section also has several boulder gardens and technical sections that require precise maneuvering.
Specific regulations to the area include the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) for all participants, and a permit is required to launch from the BLM managed property. The use of motorized vehicles, camping, and fires are prohibited in the area.
| Last Updated | 2025-10-11 |
| River Levels | 0 cfs (3.57 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 0% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-ii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08405105 |
Confluence Of Horse Canyon Headwaters In Sec 11, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Horse And Payne Canyons In Sec 1, T25S, R22E
Headwaters Of Side Channel In Sec 12, T25S, R22E To Horse Canyon In Sec 2, T25S, R22E
Headwaters Of Horse Spring In Sec 13, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Horse Spring And Horse Canyon In Sec 11, T25S, R22E
Headwaters In Sec 12, T25S, R22E To Payne Canyon In Sec 1, T25S, R22E
Headwaters Of Cottonwood Canyon In Sec 32, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Cottonwood And Dark Canyons In Sec 10, T25S, R22E
Confluence Of Turkey Canyon And Robinson Draw (Sec 33, T24S, R22E) To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E