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SwedenCimarron River near Cimarron water level
River gauge, Cimarron River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 5.9 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Cimarron River near Cimarron reads 0.94 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.06 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.94 ft and 1.00 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.42 ftJune 17, 1965
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 5.00 ft, still 4.06 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.50 ft
- Record breaking flooding is occurring along the Cimarron River from the Cimarron Canyon region through southern sections of Cimarron and along Philmont Boy Scout Ranch property. Much of U.S. Highway 64 is flooded and the canyon section is inaccessible. All travelers are urged to avoid the region until flood waters subside.
- 10.00 ft
- The Cimarron River is in flood, approaching levels of the great flood of 1965. Water and debris cover U.S. Highway 64 in the Cimarron Canyon along several sections and camprgounds are in danger of being inundated. Further downstream from Cimarron to the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, the state highway 21 bridge over the Cimarron River just south of Cimarron is in danger of being overtopped or the approaches to the bridge are already flooded. Philmont Ranch property is also flooding.
- 5.00 ft
- The Cimarron River from near Ute Park to just west of Cimarron is out of its banks and minor flooding is occuring along this reach. Further upstream in Cimarron Canyon, water may be flowing across U.S. Highway 64 and flooding campgrounds in the canyon. Further river rises in the canyon could render the highway impassable. Further downriver from Cimarron to the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, additional flow contributed by Rayado Creek and Ponil Creek could flood campsites on the Philmont Scout Ranch.
- 0.94 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.42 ft | June 17, 1965 |
| 2 | 9.52 ft | September 7, 2019 |
| 3 | 8.15 ft | August 16, 2018 |
| 4 | 6.62 ft | June 17, 2019 |
| 5 | 6.44 ft | July 23, 2019 |
| 6 | 6.38 ft | July 28, 2019 |
| 7 | 6.28 ft | August 7, 2019 |
| 8 | 6.28 ft | August 7, 2019 |
| 9 | 5.67 ft | July 24, 2018 |
| 10 | 5.19 ft | August 20, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Cimarron River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River below Eagle Nest DamRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 1.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponil Creek near CimarronRiver gauge, Ponil Creek | 3.1 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 4.1 mi |
| Rayado Creek near CimarronRiver gauge, Rayado Creek | 4.9 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 10 mi |
| Vermejo River near DawsonRiver gauge, Vermejo River | 2.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Eagle Tail Ditch near MaxwellCanal gauge, Eagle Tail Ditch | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Costilla Creek below Costilla DamRiver gauge, Costilla Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos near TaosRiver gauge, Rio Pueblo De Taos | 5.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Santistevan Creek near CostillaRiver gauge, Santistevan Creek | 0.7 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 30 mi |
| Costilla Creek above Costilla DamRiver gauge, Costilla Creek | 1.1 cfs | Very low | +0.5 cfs | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cimarron River near Cimarron?
The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 4.06 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 Cimarron River near Cimarron today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:45 AM MDT, the water level was 0.94 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cimarron River near Cimarron rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cimarron River near Cimarron normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cimarron River near Cimarron?
The highest level on record is 12.42 ft on June 17, 1965.
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:07207000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.51983, -104.97861(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 | 0.94 ft | 2026-10-18 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.9 cfs | 2026-10-18 13:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cimarron River near Cimarron (usgs:07207000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/cimarron-river-near-cimarron
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