Major Flood
12.5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Record breaking flooding is occurring along the Cimarron River from the Cimarron Canyon region through southern sections of Cimarron and along Philmont Boy Scout Ranch property. Much of U.S. Highway 64 is flooded and the canyon section is inaccessible. All travelers are urged to avoid the region until flood waters subside.
10 ft
The Cimarron River is in flood, approaching levels of the great flood of 1965. Water and debris cover U.S. Highway 64 in the Cimarron Canyon along several sections and camprgounds are in danger of being inundated. Further downstream from Cimarron to the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, the state highway 21 bridge over the Cimarron River just south of Cimarron is in danger of being overtopped or the approaches to the bridge are already flooded. Philmont Ranch property is also flooding.
5 ft
The Cimarron River from near Ute Park to just west of Cimarron is out of its banks and minor flooding is occuring along this reach. Further upstream in Cimarron Canyon, water may be flowing across U.S. Highway 64 and flooding campgrounds in the canyon. Further river rises in the canyon could render the highway impassable. Further downriver from Cimarron to the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, additional flow contributed by Rayado Creek could flood campsites on the Philmont Scout Ranch.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1965 | 12.42 ft | 15,500 cfs |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 9.52 ft | 7,699 cfs |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 8.15 ft | 3,848 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CMMN5
River
Cimarron River (NM)
County
Colfax, NM
Coordinates
36.5197°N, 104.9786°W
Get Flood Alerts for Cimarron River (NM)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cimarron River (NM) above Cimarron?
The Cimarron River (NM) above Cimarron gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07207000) 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 Cimarron River (NM) above Cimarron?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cimarron River (NM) above Cimarron is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cimarron River (NM) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cimarron River (NM) above Cimarron 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 Cimarron River (NM) above Cimarron gauge located?
The gauge is located in Colfax County, New Mexico at coordinates 36.5197°N, 104.9786°W. USGS site number: 07207000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Cimarron River (NM)
On This River
Downstream: Cimarron River (NM) at Springer
More Resources
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.