Vermejo River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Vermejo River is flowing at 1.3 cfs near Dawson, NM — 27% of normal for the date and up 15% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
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Vermejo 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 Dawson, the Vermejo River is running 1.3 cfs — 27% of normal, up 15% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 27% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Vermejo River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Vermejo 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
- Dawson6,454 ft 1.3 cfs27%
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 Vermejo River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (27%).
Vermejo River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vermejo River Near Dawson NM
Oct 22, 1:45 AM · USGS 07203000 |
1.3 cfs | 27% | +15% | 2.91 ft | 6.1 ft below | 6,454 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 Vermejo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters To Nf Boundary Gauge: Dawson |
Too low | 1.3 cfs | 3–8 cfs typical | III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Vermejo River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Vermejo 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).
Vermejo River
The Vermejo River is a tributary of the Canadian River, running through northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado. With a length of 157 miles, it has a watershed area of 1,082 square miles. The river was historically used by Native American tribes for hunting and fishing, and was later utilized by Spanish explorers for fur trading. Today, the river is primarily used for agriculture, with several reservoirs and dams along its course to control water flow and provide irrigation. The largest of these reservoirs is the Vermejo Park Ranch Reservoir, which covers over 1,000 acres and is used for fishing and recreation. The river is also known for its scenic beauty, and is a popular destination for fly fishing and outdoor enthusiasts.
Fishing near the Vermejo River
About the Vermejo River
How is the Vermejo River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Vermejo River is flowing at 1.3 cfs near Dawson, NM, about 27% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Vermejo River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Vermejo River is at 27% 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 Vermejo River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Dawson (9.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Vermejo 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.