RIVER GAUGE · CANADIAN RIVER
Canadian River near Sanchez
San Miguel County, New Mexico
Water level-0.29 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft35,500 cfs
Minor flood22 ft40,000 cfs
Moderate flood26 ft61,700 cfs
Major flood30 ft88,700 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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