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SwedenMalpais Spring near Oscura water level
River gauge, Malpais Spring, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.3 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Malpais Spring near Oscura: the latest reading is 1.16 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.15 ft – 1.16 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek near TularosaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 0.4 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 5.2 mi |
| Tularosa Creek near BentRiver gauge, Tularosa Creek | 9.3 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 26 mi |
| Rio Ruidoso at RuidosoRiver gauge, Rio Ruidoso | 10.6 cfs | High | −16.5 cfs | 34 mi |
| North Fork Eagle Creek near AltoRiver gauge, North Fork Eagle Creek | 1.1 cfs | High | +0.9 cfs | 34 mi |
| Eagle Creek below South Fork near AltoRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Eagle Creek at AltoRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 3.93 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 37 mi |
| Alto Reservoir above Diversion at AltoReservoir, Alto Reservoir | 4.33 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Rio Ruidoso at HollywoodRiver gauge, Rio Ruidoso | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 40 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 Malpais Spring near Oscura today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM MDT, the water level was 1.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Malpais Spring near Oscura rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Malpais Spring near Oscura normal?
Very high 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:08480594(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.28750, -106.30917(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 | 1.16 ft | 2026-10-19 16:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Malpais Spring near Oscura (usgs:08480594). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/malpais-spring-near-oscura
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