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SwedenRio Ruidoso at Ruidoso water level
River gauge, Rio Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.6 cfs
History
What this means
The Rio Ruidoso at Ruidoso is at 1.80 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.77 ft and 1.85 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Rio Ruidoso at Ruidoso
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Rio Ruidoso
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruidoso at HollywoodRiver gauge, Rio Ruidoso | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 5.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek below South Fork near AltoRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon near HollywoodRiver gauge, Gavilan Canyon | 2.09 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 4.8 mi |
| Eagle Creek at AltoRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 3.97 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 4.9 mi |
| North Fork Eagle Creek near AltoRiver gauge, North Fork Eagle Creek | 1.1 cfs | Normal | +0.9 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Tularosa Creek near BentRiver gauge, Tularosa Creek | 9.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Malpais Spring near OscuraRiver gauge, Malpais Spring | 6.3 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Salt Creek near TularosaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 39 mi |
| Rio Penasco near DunkenRiver gauge, Rio Penasco | 3.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 45 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 Ruidoso at Ruidoso today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rio Ruidoso at Ruidoso rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rio Ruidoso at Ruidoso normal?
Normal 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:08386505(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.33653, -105.72631(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 | 1.80 ft | 2026-10-19 22:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rio Ruidoso at Ruidoso (usgs:08386505). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/rio-ruidoso-at-ruidoso
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