Major Flood
19 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.8 ft
Stage of Record since 1928. Hardest hit was the reserve area (about 50 river miles upstream) where the town's sewage treatment plant was badly damaged. One doublewide home was washed away and several homes were damaged. The Cottonwood Canyon Creek Bridge on US HWY 180 south of the NM SR12 Intersection collapsed.
15 ft
Flood Stage
12 ft
Bankfull stage
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1983 | 20.8 ft | 37,100 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 18.87 ft | 29,945 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1972 | 16.61 ft | 24,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GSFN5
River
San Francisco River
County
Catron, NM
Coordinates
33.2472°N, 108.8800°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Francisco River below Glenwood?
The San Francisco River below Glenwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09444000) 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 San Francisco River below Glenwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Francisco River below Glenwood is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Francisco River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add San Francisco River below Glenwood 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 San Francisco River below Glenwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Catron County, New Mexico at coordinates 33.2472°N, 108.8800°W. USGS site number: 09444000. 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 10 days into the future from the forecast issuance time.