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SwedenGallinas River near Colonias water level
River gauge, Gallinas River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2.2 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Gallinas River near Colonias reads 2.60 ft, a normal level.
It is 13.40 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.57 ft and 2.63 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
- 28.41 ftSeptember 11, 2013
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 16.00 ft, still 13.40 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.41 ft | September 11, 2013 |
| 2 | 19.67 ft | July 11, 1982 |
| 3 | 17.79 ft | July 6, 1988 |
| 4 | 17.79 ft | July 24, 1990 |
| 5 | 17.15 ft | September 16, 2013 |
| 6 | 16.65 ft | June 16, 1963 |
| 7 | 15.62 ft | September 12, 1972 |
| 8 | 15.24 ft | August 30, 1969 |
| 9 | 15.15 ft | August 11, 1981 |
| 10 | 14.57 ft | August 28, 1996 |
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 LourdesRiver gauge, Gallinas River | 2.7 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos River above Canon Del Uta near ColoniasRiver gauge, Pecos River | 8.6 cfs | Normal | −51.6 cfs | 8 mi |
| Pecos River above Santa Rosa LakeRiver gauge, Pecos River | 21.3 cfs | Normal | −11.7 cfs | 12 mi |
| Pecos River near Anton ChicoRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Pecos River below Santa Rosa DamRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Conchas River at VariaderoRiver gauge, Conchas River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Pecos River near Puerto De LunaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 1.13 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 38 mi |
| Gallinas Creek near MontezumaRiver gauge, Gallinas Creek | 1.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 40 mi |
| Canadian River near SanchezRiver gauge, Canadian River | 1.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Gallinas River near Colonias?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.40 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 River near Colonias today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Gallinas River near Colonias rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gallinas River near Colonias normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gallinas River near Colonias?
The highest level on record is 28.41 ft on September 11, 2013.
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:08382500(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.18196, -104.90027(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 | 2.60 ft | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gallinas River near Colonias (usgs:08382500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/gallinas-river-near-colonias
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