Rio Grande at Embudo
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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) 07/16/2025 2:00 AM MDTRecord: 15.9 ftCATEGORY STAGE Major Flooding 15 ft Moderate Flooding 12 ft Minor Flooding 10 ft Action 8 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.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 12 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
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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
- 15 - Homes along the Rio Grande banks at Embudo are subject to serious flooding as the river is approaching the all time record stage of 15.9 feet set in 1903. Lowland flooding is also occurring along the Rio Grande both above and below the Embudo gauging site. Sections of state route 570 from Pilar to the Taos Junction Bridge are inundated and impassable.
- 12 - Properties along the west bank of the river just upstream of the gage are beginning to flood. Aguas Caliente Rd Bridge is flooded, cutting off homes on west bank of river in Pilar. Water covers parts of State Road 570 above Pilar, and day use recreational sites along the river above Pilar are flooded.
- 10 - Access to riverside picnic facilities above Pilar but below the Taos Junction Bridge may be affected due to flooding. Water is about to flow over the Aguas Caliente Rd Bridge in Pilar. This could impact locals living on west side of Rio Grande. No significant damages are expected until the river rises to 12 feet or higher.
Gauge Info
Coordinates | 36.2056, -105.964 |
RFC | WGRFC |
State | NM |
WFO | ABQ |
County | Rio Arriba |
Data Provider(s) | |
US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
USGS | 08279500 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
1. | 7.21 ft | on 05-11-2009 |
2. | 7.69 ft | on 05-24-2008 |
3. | 10.15 ft | on 05-27-2005 |
4. | 7.09 ft | on 05-26-1999 |
5. | 8.64 ft | on 06-08-1997 |
Recent Crests
1. | 7.21 ft | on 05-11-2009 |
2. | 7.69 ft | on 05-24-2008 |
3. | 10.15 ft | on 05-27-2005 |
4. | 7.09 ft | on 05-26-1999 |
5. | 8.64 ft | on 06-08-1997 |
6. | 10.87 ft | on 07-06-1995 |
7. | 9.25 ft | on 05-20-1994 |
8. | 9.57 ft | on 05-22-1991 |
9. | 12.32 ft | on 05-20-1987 |
10. | 11.60 ft | on 05-11-1985 |
11. | 9.06 ft | on 06-03-1983 |
12. | 8.56 ft | on 07-31-1982 |
13. | 12.08 ft | on 06-09-1979 |
14. | 12.17 ft | on 06-22-1949 |
15. | 12.32 ft | on 05-27-1948 |
16. | 12.02 ft | on 05-13-1942 |
17. | 13.95 ft | on 05-16-1941 |
18. | 10.60 ft | on 07-03-1927 |
19. | 14.02 ft | on 06-16-1921 |
20. | 12.90 ft | on 05-28-1920 |
21. | 15.90 ft | on 06-19-1903 |
Historic Crests
1. | 15.90 ft | on 06-19-1903 |
2. | 14.02 ft | on 06-16-1921 |
3. | 13.95 ft | on 05-16-1941 |
4. | 12.90 ft | on 05-28-1920 |
5. | 12.32 ft | on 05-20-1987 |
Historic Crests
1. | 15.90 ft | on 06-19-1903 |
2. | 14.02 ft | on 06-16-1921 |
3. | 13.95 ft | on 05-16-1941 |
4. | 12.90 ft | on 05-28-1920 |
5. | 12.32 ft | on 05-20-1987 |
6. | 12.32 ft | on 05-27-1948 |
7. | 12.17 ft | on 06-22-1949 |
8. | 12.08 ft | on 06-09-1979 |
9. | 12.02 ft | on 05-13-1942 |
10. | 11.60 ft | on 05-11-1985 |
11. | 10.87 ft | on 07-06-1995 |
12. | 10.60 ft | on 07-03-1927 |
13. | 10.15 ft | on 05-27-2005 |
14. | 9.57 ft | on 05-22-1991 |
15. | 9.25 ft | on 05-20-1994 |
16. | 9.06 ft | on 06-03-1983 |
17. | 8.64 ft | on 06-08-1997 |
18. | 8.56 ft | on 07-31-1982 |
19. | 7.69 ft | on 05-24-2008 |
20. | 7.21 ft | on 05-11-2009 |
21. | 7.09 ft | on 05-26-1999 |
Low Water Records
Low Water Records
Vertical Datum Table
type | NGVD29 |
---|---|
major Flooding | 5804.14 ft |
moderate Flooding | 5801.14 ft |
minor Flooding | 5799.14 ft |
action | 5797.14 ft |
Latest Value | 5791.46 ft |
Gauge Zero | 5789.14 ft |
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