Rio Grande near Del Norte
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/14/2025 12:45 AM MDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 7.5 ft Moderate Flooding 6.5 ft Minor Flooding 5.5 ft Action 5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 13.5 - Major Flood. Water flows over Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte.
- 13 - Major Flood. Water reaches base of Highway 112 Bridge in Del Norte. Serious residential and commercial flooding occurs.
- 11 - Major Flood. Flood waters reach base of bridge at 7 Mile Plaza. Serious residential and commercial flooding occurs
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 5.69 ft | on 06-12-2019 |
| 2. | 4.53 ft | on 05-29-2010 |
| 3. | 4.87 ft | on 05-08-2009 |
| 4. | 4.92 ft | on 05-21-2008 |
| 5. | 5.40 ft | on 05-22-2005 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 5.69 ft | on 06-12-2019 | |
| 2. | 4.53 ft | on 05-29-2010 | |
| 3. | 4.87 ft | on 05-08-2009 | |
| 4. | 4.92 ft | on 05-21-2008 | |
| 5. | 5.40 ft | on 05-22-2005 | |
| 6. | 5.33 ft | on 06-02-1997 | |
| 7. | 5.50 ft | on 06-18-1995 | |
| 8. | 5.22 ft | on 06-16-1987 | |
| 9. | 5.39 ft | on 06-07-1986 | |
| 10. | 5.91 ft | on 06-09-1985 | |
| 11. | 5.43 ft | on 05-27-1984 | |
| 12. | 5.59 ft | on 06-10-1980 | |
| 13. | 5.68 ft | on 05-30-1979 | |
| 14. | 5.36 ft | on 09-06-1970 | |
| 15. | 6.16 ft | on 06-19-1949 | |
| 16. | 5.81 ft | on 05-22-1948 | |
| 17. | 5.56 ft | on 06-19-1941 | |
| 18. | 6.40 ft | on 06-29-1927 | |
| 19. | 5.30 ft | on 05-30-1922 | |
| 20. | 6.10 ft | on 06-13-1921 | |
| 21. | -0.99 ft | on 06-01-1920 | |
| 22. | 5.80 ft | on 06-15-1917 | |
| 23. | 6.80 ft | on 10-05-1911 | |
| 24. | -0.99 ft | on 06-05-1905 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 6.80 ft | on 10-05-1911 |
| 2. | 6.40 ft | on 06-29-1927 |
| 3. | 6.16 ft | on 06-19-1949 |
| 4. | 6.10 ft | on 06-13-1921 |
| 5. | 5.91 ft | on 06-09-1985 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 6.80 ft | on 10-05-1911 | |
| 2. | 6.40 ft | on 06-29-1927 | |
| 3. | 6.16 ft | on 06-19-1949 | |
| 4. | 6.10 ft | on 06-13-1921 | |
| 5. | 5.91 ft | on 06-09-1985 | |
| 6. | 5.81 ft | on 05-22-1948 | |
| 7. | 5.80 ft | on 06-15-1917 | |
| 8. | 5.69 ft | on 06-12-2019 | |
| 9. | 5.68 ft | on 05-30-1979 | |
| 10. | 5.59 ft | on 06-10-1980 | |
| 11. | 5.56 ft | on 06-19-1941 | |
| 12. | 5.50 ft | on 06-18-1995 | |
| 13. | 5.43 ft | on 05-27-1984 | |
| 14. | 5.40 ft | on 05-22-2005 | |
| 15. | 5.39 ft | on 06-07-1986 | |
| 16. | 5.36 ft | on 09-06-1970 | |
| 17. | 5.33 ft | on 06-02-1997 | |
| 18. | 5.30 ft | on 05-30-1922 | |
| 19. | 5.22 ft | on 06-16-1987 | |
| 20. | 4.92 ft | on 05-21-2008 | |
| 21. | 4.87 ft | on 05-08-2009 | |
| 22. | 4.53 ft | on 05-29-2010 | |
| 23. | -0.99 ft | on 06-01-1920 | |
| 24. | -0.99 ft | on 06-05-1905 | 1 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 7987.75 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 7986.75 ft |
| minor Flooding | 7985.75 ft |
| action | 7985.25 ft |
| Latest Value | 7982.99 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 7980.25 ft |
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Unique Local Info
Seasonal water supply forecasts available for this location. See NWS Water Supply Forecasts under Hydrologic Resource Links below.
Collaborative Agencies
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