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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the West Gulf River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Not Available Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Downstream Gauge

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	10
Moderate Flood Stage:	9
Flood Stage:	7
Action Stage:	6.5
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 8.27 ft on 08/14/1994
(2) 7.70 ft on 07/08/1998
(3) 7.35 ft on 07/26/2007
(4) 7.15 ft on 06/29/2000
(5) 7.13 ft on 05/09/2017 (P)
(6) 6.85 ft on 04/20/2017 (P)
(7) 6.42 ft on 04/21/1958
(8) 6.33 ft on 05/08/1980
(9) 6.26 ft on 05/06/1985
(10) 6.22 ft on 05/18/2005
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 7.13 ft on 05/09/2017 (P)
(2) 6.85 ft on 04/20/2017 (P)
(3) 6.02 ft on 04/30/2009
(4) 7.35 ft on 07/26/2007
(5) 6.22 ft on 05/18/2005
(6) 5.86 ft on 07/09/2002
(7) 7.15 ft on 06/29/2000
(8) 7.70 ft on 07/08/1998
(9) 8.27 ft on 08/14/1994
(10) 6.26 ft on 05/06/1985
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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9	irrgation gates and controls along the river are inundated. Some homes nearest the river are threatened or already inundated by the floodwaters. Flooding can also be expected at the confluence of the Rio Chama and further down river toward Espanola along the Rio Chama.
7	farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severely damaged if high flows persist.
6.5	bankfull stage. Minor inundation due to overbank flow possible. Nuisance flooding is possible in low lying areas downstream near the confluence of the Rio Ojo Caliente and the Rio Chama.
Photos (1) View of gage site from NM Hwy 111 (2) Close up view of gage site (3) Upriver view from just below gage site (4) Down river view from gage site (5) Upriver view from 1/8 mi below gage

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for La Madera

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.

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