River NM CO TX

Rio Grande

New Mexico • 30.6813, -102.5962

Length

1,948 mi

3,135 km

Elevation

12,958′ → -2′

12,960 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.13%

6.7 ft/mi

Drainage

153,277 mi²

396,985 km²

Avg Flow

14,260 cfs

6.3 mph velocity

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

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Water Level Gauges on Rio Grande

There are 28 USGS water level monitoring stations on Rio Grande providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 70 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Rio Grande.