Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe water level
River gauge, Rio Nambe, New Mexico, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.5 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe: the latest reading is 0.74 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.74 ft – 0.83 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tesuque below Diversions near Santa FeRiver gauge, Rio Tesuque | 1.4 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 5.4 mi |
| Tesuque Creek above Diversions near Santa FeRiver gauge, Tesuque Creek | 3.3 cfs | Very high | −0.3 cfs | 7 mi |
| Santa Cruz River near CundiyoRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 19.8 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Nambe Falls ReservoirReservoir | 6,826.71 ft | Very high | 9 mi | |
| Santa Fe River near Santa FeRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 28.1 cfs | Very high | −3.4 cfs | 12 mi |
| Santa Fe River above McClure Reservoir, near Santa FeRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 3.7 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Rio Grande at Otowi BridgeRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | +0.28 ft | 13 mi |
| Rio Mora near TerreroRiver gauge, Rio Mora | 35.8 cfs | Very high | −0.8 cfs | 15 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 Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM MDT, the water level was 0.74 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe normal?
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:08294210(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.84611, -105.90972(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 | 0.74 ft | 2026-10-20 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe (usgs:08294210). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/rio-nambe-below-nambe-falls-dam-near-nambe
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