RIVER GAUGE · CANADIAN RIVER
Canadian River near Taylor Springs
Colfax County, New Mexico
Water level2.97 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action35 ft76,000 cfs
Minor flood38 ft93,000 cfs
Moderate flood43 ft128,000 cfs
Major flood48 ft170,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 48 ft
Major flooding along the Canadian River has inundated the U.S. Highway 56 bridge 6 miles east-southeast of Springer, halting traffic on highway 56 between Springer and Clayton. Significant overbank flooding of mostly range land is occurring along the Canadian River north of highway 56.
- 38 ft
Flood waters are beginning to overtop the U.S. Highway 56 bridge over the Canadian River 6 miles east-southeast of Springer. The Mills Canyon Campground about 20 miles downriver is subject to flooding, while overbank flooding of mostly range land north of highway 56 is also occurring.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1965 | 47.4 ft | 162,000 cfs |
| Sep 28, 1904 | 39 ft | 91,100 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1942 | 25.4 ft | 37,400 cfs |
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