Gallinas River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Gallinas River is flowing at 19 cfs near Colonias, NM — 70% of normal for the date and down 34% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 12 to 19 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Gallinas River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Colonias, the Gallinas River is running 19 cfs — 70% of normal, down 34% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 172% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Colonias (-34%) and Lourdes (-23%).
How the Gallinas River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Lourdes5,940 ft 12 cfs274%
- Colonias4,946 ft 19 cfs70%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Gallinas River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (172%).
Gallinas River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gallinas River Near Lourdes NM
Oct 5, 1:15 AM · USGS 08382000 |
12 cfs | 274% | -23% | 1.66 ft | · | 5,940 ft |
|
Gallinas River Near Colonias NM
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 08382500 |
19 cfs | 70% | -34% | 3.12 ft | 12.9 ft below | 4,946 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Gallinas River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Gallinas River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Gallinas River
The Gallinas River is a 150-mile-long tributary of the Pecos River in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The river has a long history of use by Native American tribes and Spanish colonizers. The river flows through arid and semi-arid regions of New Mexico, making it an important source of irrigation for agriculture. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The Gallinas River is dammed at several locations, including the Storrie Lake Dam and the El Porvenir Dam, which supply water to nearby communities and farms. Despite its importance as a water source, the Gallinas River has experienced pollution and habitat degradation due to human activities such as mining and urban development.
Fishing near the Gallinas River
About the Gallinas River
How is the Gallinas River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Gallinas River is flowing at 19 cfs near Colonias, NM, about 70% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 12 to 19 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Gallinas River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Gallinas River is at 172% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Gallinas River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Colonias (16.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.