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SwedenGallinas Creek near Montezuma water level
River gauge, Gallinas Creek, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 19.5 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Gallinas Creek near Montezuma reads 1.37 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.63 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.35 ft and 1.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.70 ftAugust 2, 1966
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 5.63 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.70 ft | August 2, 1966 |
| 2 | 8.25 ft | August 4, 1957 |
| 3 | 7.70 ft | September 3, 1942 |
| 4 | 7.10 ft | September 23, 1941 |
| 5 | 6.13 ft | August 27, 1996 |
| 6 | 6.08 ft | September 10, 1991 |
| 7 | 5.98 ft | July 18, 1964 |
| 8 | 5.50 ft | May 20, 1979 |
| 9 | 5.50 ft | August 5, 1940 |
| 10 | 5.34 ft | July 20, 1972 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Gallinas Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallinas Creek at Big Pines near GallinasRiver gauge, Gallinas Creek | 1.24 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Gallinas Creek at Oak Flat near GallinasRiver gauge, Gallinas Creek | 6.46 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Gallinas Creek at GallinasRiver gauge, Gallinas Creek | 5.50 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 2.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallinas River near LourdesRiver gauge, Gallinas River | 3.6 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 15 mi |
| Mora River near GolondrinasRiver gauge, Mora River | 1.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Coyote Creek near GolondrinasRiver gauge, Coyote Creek | 1.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Mora River at La CuevaRiver gauge, Mora River | 4.49 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Pecos River near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Rio Mora near TerreroRiver gauge, Rio Mora | 35.1 cfs | Very high | −1.5 cfs | 21 mi |
| Santa Fe River above McClure Reservoir, near Santa FeRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 3.7 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 28 mi |
| La Sierra Ditch near HolmanCanal gauge, La Sierra Ditch | 2.0 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Gallinas Creek near Montezuma?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.63 ft below it.
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 Gallinas Creek near Montezuma today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 PM MDT, the water level was 1.37 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Gallinas Creek near Montezuma rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gallinas Creek near Montezuma normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gallinas Creek near Montezuma?
The highest level on record is 9.70 ft on August 2, 1966.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08380500(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.65199, -105.31883(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.37 ft | 2026-10-20 01:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 01:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-20 01:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Gallinas Creek near Montezuma (usgs:08380500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/gallinas-creek-near-montezuma
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer