Rio Mora near Terrero water level

Name: Rio Mora near Terrero water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rio Mora, New Mexico, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

1.46ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 35.1 cfs
Water temperature: 45 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Rio Mora near Terrero is well above normal at 1.46 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.46 ft and 1.56 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 45 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 62° 38° 0.68 in, 33% Wind 14 mph

20 Tue 59° 43° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 64° 45° 0.09 in, 48% Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 63° 51° 0.41 in, 80% Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 52° 46° 1.76 in, 90% Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 56° 40° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 44° 38° 0.83 in, 38% Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 63%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pecos River near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River	2.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	4.9 mi
Santa Fe River above McClure Reservoir, near Santa FeRiver gauge, Santa Fe River	3.9 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	11 mi
Santa Fe River near Santa FeRiver gauge, Santa Fe River	28.7 cfs	Very high	−3.6 cfs	12 mi
Tesuque Creek above Diversions near Santa FeRiver gauge, Tesuque Creek	3.3 cfs	Very high	−0.3 cfs	14 mi
Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near NambeRiver gauge, Rio Nambe	10.5 cfs	High	−0.4 cfs	15 mi
Rio Tesuque below Diversions near Santa FeRiver gauge, Rio Tesuque	1.3 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	16 mi
Santa Cruz River near CundiyoRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	19.8 cfs	High	−0.5 cfs	19 mi
Nambe Falls ReservoirReservoir	6,826.71 ft	Very high		20 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Rio Mora near Terrero today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.46 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rio Mora near Terrero rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rio Mora near Terrero normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08377900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.77711, -105.65803 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.46 ft	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional
Flow	35.1 cfs	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional
Water temperature	45 °F	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rio Mora near Terrero (usgs:08377900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/rio-mora-near-terrero

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer