Cimarron River (NM) at Springer
Colfax County, New Mexico
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- 20 ft
Major flooding is occurring along the Cimarron River in the Springer area. The state highway 21 bridge in Springer is under water and should be considered impassable. Homes and businesses along the river are being inundated, especially in the area from south of Colbert Avenue between Second and Fourth streets in Springer.
- 18 ft
Significant flooding is occurring along the Cimarron River in the Springer area. Flood waters have overtopped or could soon overtop the state highway 21 bridge in Springer. Homes and businesses along the river are being flooded, especially in the area south of Colbert Avenue between Second and Fourth streets.
- 14 ft
The Cimarron River is overtopping its natural banks with adjacent pasture and farm land being flooded. Water is approaching the bottom of the state highway 21 bridge in Springer. Further river rises could result in debris against the bridge allowing water to flow over the bridge road surface or the approaches to the bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1904 | 22.04 ft | 37,100 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1965 | 19.96 ft | 29,500 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1958 | 10.55 ft | 6,250 cfs |
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