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Rio del Plano

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 23 ft³/s over 81 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 07211500, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 23 ft³/s over 81 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.85 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 23 ft³/s over 81 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New Mexico yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CANADIAN RIVER NEAR TAYLOR SPRINGS, NM (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rio del Plano

H: 90° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
71°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
40%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
64°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
72°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
90°
6 PM
Sunny
89°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rio del Plano?
Rio del Plano is a river in New Mexico.
Can you swim at Rio del Plano?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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