Major Flood
48 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
43 ft
Minor Flood
38 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
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.
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 | 47.4 ft | 162,000 cfs |
| Sep 28, 1904 | 39 ft | 91,100 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1942 | 25.4 ft | 37,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TYLN5
River
Canadian River
County
Colfax, NM
Coordinates
36.2975°N, 104.4956°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canadian River near Taylor Springs?
The Canadian River near Taylor Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07211500) 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 Taylor Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canadian River near Taylor Springs is 38 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 43 feet, and major flooding at 48 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canadian River rises?
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Where is the Canadian River near Taylor Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Colfax County, New Mexico at coordinates 36.2975°N, 104.4956°W. USGS site number: 07211500. 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.