What is the current flow on Rio Grande?
Rio Grande is currently flowing at 562 cfs at USGS gauge 08279500 as of Oct 3, 5:00 AM UTC.
Rio Grande at Embudo Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.22 ft
Flow 562 cfs · Water temp 56.7°F (13.7°C) · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 5:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 57°F warming
Flow is 562 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 294 cfs).
Flow
562 cfs
Gauge Height
3.22 ft
Water Temp
56.7°F (13.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 119% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
56.7°F (13.7°C) · as of Oct 3, 5:00 AM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 9°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 08279500 is a public stream gauge on Rio Grande in New Mexico. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Fog
74° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
72° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
69° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Rio Grande
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
Other Nearby Gauges
- EMBUDO CREEK AT DIXON, NM · 2.8 mi
- RIO OJO CALIENTE AT LA MADERA, NM · 10.9 mi
- RIO CHAMA NEAR CHAMITA, NM · 12.3 mi
- SANTA CRUZ RIVER NEAR CUNDIYO, NM · 17.0 mi
- SANTA CLARA CREEK NEAR ESPANOLA, NM · 19.6 mi
- RIO SANTA BARBARA NR PENASCO, NM · 19.6 mi
- RIO PUEBLO NR PENASCO, NM · 20.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rio Grande above or below normal right now?
Rio Grande is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 562 cfs, compared with a typical median of 294 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Rio Grande?
The latest reported water temperature on Rio Grande is 56.7°F (13.7°C) as of Oct 3, 5:00 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Rio Grande?
Other gauges on Rio Grande worth checking include RIO GRANDE BLW TAOS JUNCTION BRIDGE NEAR TAOS, NM (14.1 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Rio Grande?
The forecast for today near Rio Grande is fog, with temperatures around 74°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Rio Grande good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 57°F warming. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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