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SwedenSan Francisco River at Reserve water level
River gauge, San Francisco River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 9.9 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 10.14 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The San Francisco River at Reserve is at 10.14 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.86 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 10.14 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 10.10 ft and 10.18 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.71 ftOctober 1, 1983
- Forecast peak
- 10.19 ftFriday, October 23 at 02:00 PM
Floating and fishing near San Francisco River at Reserve
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 4.86 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.50 ft
- Water will be reaching the bottom of the Highway 12 bridge. Water will be flowing over portions of The Lane. Residences along the south side of the river will be impacted.
- 16.50 ft
- Water will begin to over top the berm on the right bank (south side) and impact residences. Water will begin to impact commercial land on the left bank (north side) of the river. Low spots on The Lane may be impacted. Low spots on the north side of Highway 12 may see flooding.
- 15.00 ft
- Water will flow into the side drainage ditches and into some of the overbank areas near Highway 12. Highway 12 will not be impacted unless there is backflow along the northern side of the highway.
- 13.00 ft
- Bankfull stage. Some minor overbank flow may begin into drainage ditches near Highway 12.
- 10.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.71 ft | October 1, 1983 |
| 2 | 9.63 ft | September 30, 1983 |
| 3 | 9.40 ft | November 25, 1978 |
| 4 | 7.55 ft | January 28, 2008 |
| 5 | 7.47 ft | October 20, 1971 |
| 6 | 4.99 ft | November 12, 1994 |
| 7 | 4.28 ft | August 3, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the San Francisco River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco River above Stone Creek near LunaRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 9.18 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 18 mi |
| San Francisco River near GlenwoodRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 1.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| San Francisco River at CliftonRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 9.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 55 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogollon Creek near CliffRiver gauge, Mogollon Creek | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 39 mi |
| Blue River near CliftonRiver gauge, Blue River | 3.47 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 39 mi |
| West Fork Gila River at Gila Cliff DwellingsRiver gauge, West Fork Gila River | 18.6 cfs | Normal | −2.3 cfs | 44 mi |
| Little Colorado River at GreerRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 8.8 cfs | High | −0.5 cfs | 45 mi |
| West Fork Gila River below Mdl Fork near Gila Hot SpringsRiver gauge, West Fork Gila River | 58.4 cfs | Very high | −6.1 cfs | 45 mi |
| Gila River near Gila Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Gila River | 121 cfs | Very high | −7.0 cfs | 49 mi |
| Little Colorado River above Lyman Lake near St. JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 2.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 54 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the San Francisco River at Reserve?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 4.86 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 San Francisco River at Reserve today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:55 PM MDT, the water level was 10.14 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Francisco River at Reserve rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of San Francisco River at Reserve normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Francisco River at Reserve?
The highest level on record is 11.71 ft on October 1, 1983.
Is San Francisco River at Reserve expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 10.14 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09442681(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.71711, -108.75722(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 | 10.14 ft | 2026-10-19 05:55 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 05:55 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Francisco River at Reserve (usgs:09442681). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/san-francisco-river-at-reserve
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