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SwedenGallinas River near Lourdes water level
River gauge, Gallinas River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.7 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Gallinas River near Lourdes, where the gauge shows 1.27 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.26 ft – 1.33 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Gallinas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallinas River near ColoniasRiver gauge, Gallinas River | 2.59 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallinas Creek near MontezumaRiver gauge, Gallinas Creek | 1.37 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Pecos River near Anton ChicoRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Mora River near GolondrinasRiver gauge, Mora River | 1.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Coyote Creek near GolondrinasRiver gauge, Coyote Creek | 1.1 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 31 mi |
| Pecos River above Canon Del Uta near ColoniasRiver gauge, Pecos River | 41.7 cfs | Very high | −18.5 cfs | 33 mi |
| Mora River at La CuevaRiver gauge, Mora River | 4.49 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Pecos River near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Rio Mora near TerreroRiver gauge, Rio Mora | 35.8 cfs | Very high | −1.6 cfs | 35 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 Gallinas River near Lourdes today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 AM MDT, the water level was 1.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Gallinas River near Lourdes rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gallinas River near Lourdes normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:08382000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.46890, -105.16144(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 | 1.27 ft | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gallinas River near Lourdes (usgs:08382000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/gallinas-river-near-lourdes
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