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SwedenEagle Creek at Alto water level
River gauge, Eagle Creek, New Mexico, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Eagle Creek at Alto at 3.93 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.88 ft – 3.99 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Eagle Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek below South Fork near AltoRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Reservoir above Diversion at AltoReservoir, Alto Reservoir | 4.33 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 0.6 mi |
| North Fork Eagle Creek near AltoRiver gauge, North Fork Eagle Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Rio Ruidoso at RuidosoRiver gauge, Rio Ruidoso | 24.2 cfs | Very high | +1.4 cfs | 4.9 mi |
| Rio Ruidoso at HollywoodRiver gauge, Rio Ruidoso | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Tularosa Creek near BentRiver gauge, Tularosa Creek | 9.0 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 21 mi |
| Malpais Spring near OscuraRiver gauge, Malpais Spring | 6.0 cfs | Very high | −0.3 cfs | 37 mi |
| Salt Creek near TularosaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Rio Penasco near DunkenRiver gauge, Rio Penasco | 3.8 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 46 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Eagle Creek at Alto today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:55 PM MDT, the water level was 3.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Eagle Creek at Alto rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Eagle Creek at Alto normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08387700(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.39869, -105.68570(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.93 ft | 2026-10-19 00:55 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Eagle Creek at Alto (usgs:08387700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/eagle-creek-at-alto
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer