San Francisco River at Reserve
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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) 06/24/2025 2:55 PM MDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/24/2025 9:00 AM MDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 18.5 ft Moderate Flooding 16.5 ft Minor Flooding 15 ft Action 13 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Preliminary flood stage. For informational purposes only.
Crest data is taken from a discontinued USGS site upstream of the current stream gauge, and is included for informational purposes only.
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
- 18.5 - Water will be reaching the bottom of the Highway 12 bridge. Water will be flowing over portions of The Lane. Residences along the south side of the river will be impacted.
- 16.5 - Water will begin to over top the berm on the right bank (south side) and impact residences. Water will begin to impact commercial land on the left bank (north side) of the river. Low spots on The Lane may be impacted. Low spots on the north side of Highway 12 may see flooding.
- 15 - Water will flow into the side drainage ditches and into some of the overbank areas near Highway 12. Highway 12 will not be impacted unless there is backflow along the northern side of the highway.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 33.7171, -108.757 |
| RFC | CBRFC |
| State | NM |
| WFO | ABQ |
| County | Catron |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 09442681 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 7.55 ft | on 01-28-2008 | |
| 2. | 4.28 ft | on 08-03-1999 | |
| 3. | 4.99 ft | on 11-12-1994 | |
| 4. | 11.71 ft | on 10-01-1983 | (P) |
| 5. | 9.63 ft | on 09-30-1983 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 7.55 ft | on 01-28-2008 | |
| 2. | 4.28 ft | on 08-03-1999 | |
| 3. | 4.99 ft | on 11-12-1994 | |
| 4. | 11.71 ft | on 10-01-1983 | (P) |
| 5. | 9.63 ft | on 09-30-1983 | |
| 6. | 9.40 ft | on 11-25-1978 | |
| 7. | 8.05 ft | on 10-20-1972 | 1 |
| 8. | 7.47 ft | on 10-20-1971 | (P) |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 11.71 ft | on 10-01-1983 | (P) |
| 2. | 9.63 ft | on 09-30-1983 | |
| 3. | 9.40 ft | on 11-25-1978 | |
| 4. | 8.05 ft | on 10-20-1972 | 1 |
| 5. | 7.55 ft | on 01-28-2008 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 11.71 ft | on 10-01-1983 | (P) |
| 2. | 9.63 ft | on 09-30-1983 | |
| 3. | 9.40 ft | on 11-25-1978 | |
| 4. | 8.05 ft | on 10-20-1972 | 1 |
| 5. | 7.55 ft | on 01-28-2008 | |
| 6. | 7.47 ft | on 10-20-1971 | (P) |
| 7. | 4.99 ft | on 11-12-1994 | |
| 8. | 4.28 ft | on 08-03-1999 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 5774.87 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 5772.87 ft |
| minor Flooding | 5771.37 ft |
| action | 5769.37 ft |
| Latest Value | 5765.33 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 5756.37 ft |
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Unique Local Info
Due to a recent move of the gage, flood stages have been reset and are considered unofficial. NWS staff will monitor the location and further changes to flood stages are possible before becoming official. River forecast information has been temporarily removed from the website.However, flood warning services will continue. Questions or concerns can be sent to royce.fontenot@noaa.gov .
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.