Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo

1. 12.00 ftA flood of major proportions is occurring along the Jemez River from above Jemez Springs down to Jemez Reservoir. Highway 4 just north of San Ysidro is impassable as water is flowing over the bridge or the approaches to the bridge. Other sections of highway 4 may also be impassable due to flooding along the Jemez River and its tributaries.
2. 10.00 ftWidespread overbank flooding is occurring. Bridges in and around Jemez Springs are either impassable or unsafe to cross due to the high water and debris caught up in the fast flow.
3. 8.00 ftSignificant overbank flows are occurring from above Jemez Springs down through San Ysidro, including the Jemez Pueblo. Campgrounds and fishing sites along the Jemez River are inaccessible. Further rises will result in bridges becoming unsafe to cross in and around Jemez Springs.
4. 7.00 ftBetween 7 and 8 feet multiple locations along highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.

Most recent crests

• August 4, 2008: 7.14 ft
• August 16, 2006: 11.94 ft
• October 10, 2003: 6.48 ft
• June 22, 2002: 7.97 ft
• August 29, 1995: 7.69 ft
• July 28, 1993: 9.40 ft
• July 15, 1985: 10.10 ft
• August 1, 1964: 8.10 ft
• April 21, 1958: 8.20 ft
• May 6, 1941: 10.90 ft

• Jemez River at Jemez Canyon Reservoir
• Jemez River at Jemez Dam
• Rio Grande at San Felipe Pueblo
• Rio Grande at Cochiti Dam
• Rio Puerco at Guadalupe
• Rio Grande at Cochiti Dam
• Galisteo Creek at Galisteo Dam
• AMAFCA at North Floodway Channel near Alameda

Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. 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.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.