Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPGN5
River
Cimarron River (NM)
County
Colfax, NM
Coordinates
36.3603°N, 104.5981°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cimarron River (NM) at Springer?
The Cimarron River (NM) at Springer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07211000) 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) at Springer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cimarron River (NM) at Springer is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cimarron River (NM) rises?
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Where is the Cimarron River (NM) at Springer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Colfax County, New Mexico at coordinates 36.3603°N, 104.5981°W. USGS site number: 07211000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.