Jemez River River Levels

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

The Jemez River is a tributary of the Rio Grande and is located in New Mexico.


Summary

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Jemez River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Jemez River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Jemez River Near Jemez
USGS 08324000
21 cfs 3.35 ft 17.42
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Jemez River is a tributary of the Rio Grande in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The river is formed by the confluence of the East Fork Jemez River and San Antonio Creek, which drain a number of tributaries in the area of the Jemez Mountains and Santa Fe National Forest. The Jemez River is about 50 miles (80 km) long, or about 80 miles (130 km) long if its longest headwater tributary, San Antonio Creek, is included. The East Fork Jemez River is about 22 miles (35 km) long. Both San Antonio Creek and the East Fork Jemez River flow through intricate meanders along their courses. The East Fork Jemez is a National Wild and Scenic River.It flows generally south to join the Rio Grande near Bernalillo, north of Albuquerque.