Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Flood waters have inundated the highway 419 bridge over the Canadian River, halting traffic on the highway between Mosquero and the village of Trementina.
26 ft
Flood waters have reached the road level on the highway 419 bridge over the Canadian River. The approaches to the bridge may be impassable, especially if further rises occur.
22 ft
Flood waters are reaching the bottom of the highway 419 bridge over the Canadian River. Depending on the amount of debris piled up against the bridge, water may be flowing over the approaches to the bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1965 | 36.6 ft | 145,000 cfs |
| Sep 1, 1942 | 30 ft | 87,800 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1913 | 29.3 ft | 82,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SNCN5
River
Canadian River
County
San Miguel, NM
Coordinates
35.6547°N, 104.3786°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canadian River near Sanchez?
The Canadian River near Sanchez gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07221500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Canadian River near Sanchez?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canadian River near Sanchez is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canadian River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Canadian River near Sanchez to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Canadian River near Sanchez gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico at coordinates 35.6547°N, 104.3786°W. USGS site number: 07221500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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 18 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.