Streamflow discharge was last observed at 16 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.21 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 14 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is impacted by tributaries including the Rio Hondo and the Río Costilla, as well as by the Cabresto Dam upstream. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt, and lower flows in the summer and fall. An interesting fact is that the Red River is known for its trout fishing, with populations of rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout.
| Elevation | 7,474.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.21 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 15.7 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 45% |
| Year Over Year Average | 35 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 519 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.70, -105.57 |