Streamflow discharge was last observed at 8 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.12 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 8 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by snowmelt from the nearby Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and its flow is also affected by local precipitation patterns. The river flows into the Rio Grande, and there are no major dams or tributaries affecting its flow. The river experiences seasonal fluctuations, with peak flows typically occurring in late spring and early summer. One interesting fact about the Rio Hondo is that it is a popular destination for white-water rafting and kayaking, with sections of the river offering class III and IV rapids.
| Elevation | 7,689.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.12 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 7.71 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 30% |
| Year Over Year Average | 26 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 194 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.54, -105.56 |