Rocky Arroyo 7 miles S of Lakewood
Critical Stages
21' - Action
25' - Flood
26' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:30 PM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.22 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 1:15 PM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 3.21 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 3.21 | -999 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 3.23 | -999 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | -999 |
33' -
runoff from Rocky Arroyo covers the U.S. Highway 285 with 6-8 feet of water. This is 23 feet above the record stage.
25' -
the river reaches minor flood stage, inundating several thousand acres of rangeland. Approaches to the U.S. Highway 285 bridge and the bridge itself may flood at stages over 25 feet.
23' -
considerable rangeland floods. No significant damage is expected. Flood waters impact Lake Avalon and Carlsbad just downstream.
21' -
the arroyo reaches bankfull. A few low lying areas flood, but no significant damage is expected.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1954 | 19.2 |
| Sep 22, 2014 | 16.14 |
| Aug 23, 1966 | 15.35 |
| Oct 20, 1969 | 14.9 |
| Sep 12, 2013 | 14.33 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | 13.6 |
| Jul 11, 1964 | 13.4 |
| Oct 23, 1974 | 12.9 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 12.68 |
| Aug 10, 1967 | 12.45 |
| Sep 25, 1978 | 12.11 |
| Sep 20, 1988 | 12.1 |
| May 30, 1965 | 11.7 |
| Sep 23, 1974 | 10.45 |
| May 27, 1979 | 10.2 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
