Puerco River Flow Today
As of November 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Puerco River is flowing at 793 cfs near Chambers, AZ — 18% of normal for the date and down 82% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Puerco 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 Chambers, the Puerco River is running 793 cfs — 18% of normal, down 82% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 18% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Chambers (-82%).
How the Puerco 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
- Chambers5,718 ft 793 cfs18%
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 Puerco River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (18%).
Puerco River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Puerco River Near Chambers AZ
Nov 3, 12:30 AM · USGS 09396100 |
793 cfs | 18% | -82% | 0.52 ft | 17.5 ft below | 5,718 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.
Paddle runs on the Puerco River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Boundary Of Park (Original Park Boundary) To Western Boundary Of Park (Original Park Boundary) | No live range | · | 14–536 cfs typical | III–IV |
Puerco River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Puerco River
The Puerco River is located in Arizona and New Mexico, flowing for approximately 230 miles. The river has served as a key water source for indigenous people for thousands of years, and was later used by Spanish colonizers and American settlers. The hydrology of the Puerco River has been impacted by the construction of several dams and reservoirs, including the Bluewater Dam and the Ramah Dam. These structures have been built to control flooding and store water for agricultural use. The river also supports recreational activities such as fishing and hiking, and is an important habitat for various species of wildlife. However, the Puerco River faces challenges such as pollution and overuse, which threaten its health and sustainability.
About the Puerco River
How is the Puerco River flowing right now?
As of November 3, 2026, the Puerco River is flowing at 793 cfs near Chambers, AZ, about 18% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Puerco River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Puerco River is at 18% 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 Puerco River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Chambers (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Puerco River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.