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SwedenSan Francisco River near Glenwood water level
River gauge, San Francisco River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
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The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.35 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at San Francisco River near Glenwood, where the gauge shows 1.50 ft.
It is 13.50 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.35 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 AM.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 20.80 ftOctober 2, 1983
- Forecast peak
- 6.35 ftFriday, October 23 at 09:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 20.80 ft
- Stage of Record since 1928. Hardest hit was the reserve area (about 50 river miles upstream) where the town's sewage treatment plant was badly damaged. One doublewide home was washed away and several homes were damaged. The Cottonwood Canyon Creek Bridge on US HWY 180 south of the NM SR12 Intersection collapsed.
- 15.00 ft
- Flood Stage
- 12.00 ft
- Bankfull stage
- 1.50 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 | 20.80 ft | October 2, 1983 |
| 2 | 18.87 ft | September 15, 2013 |
| 3 | 16.61 ft | October 20, 1972 |
| 4 | 15.60 ft | December 18, 1978 |
| 5 | 14.83 ft | December 28, 1984 |
| 6 | 13.69 ft | January 28, 2008 |
| 7 | 12.76 ft | February 12, 2005 |
| 8 | 12.44 ft | October 23, 2000 |
| 9 | 12.26 ft | November 12, 1994 |
| 10 | 11.53 ft | January 19, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the San Francisco River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco River above Stone Creek near LunaRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 9.18 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 41 mi |
| San Francisco River at ReserveRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 10.15 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| San Francisco River at CliftonRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 9.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.43 ft | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogollon Creek near CliffRiver gauge, Mogollon Creek | 6.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Gila River near GilaRiver gauge, Gila River | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Gila River near CliftonRiver gauge, Gila River | 38.3 cfs | Normal | −5.3 cfs | 32 mi |
| Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 35 mi |
| West Fork Gila River at Gila Cliff DwellingsRiver gauge, West Fork Gila River | 20.9 cfs | High | +2.3 cfs | 36 mi |
| Eagle Creek near Double Circle Ranch, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 21.5 cfs | Normal | +2.3 cfs | 36 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Eagle School Road, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.7 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 36 mi |
| West Fork Gila River below Mdl Fork near Gila Hot SpringsRiver gauge, West Fork Gila River | 62.4 cfs | Very high | +4.9 cfs | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the San Francisco River near Glenwood?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 13.50 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 San Francisco River near Glenwood today?
On Oct 14, 2026, 05:00 PM MDT, the water level was 1.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Francisco River near Glenwood rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of San Francisco River near Glenwood normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Francisco River near Glenwood?
The highest level on record is 20.80 ft on October 2, 1983.
Is San Francisco River near Glenwood expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.35 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09444000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.24717, -108.88000(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 | 1.50 ft | 2026-10-14 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Francisco River near Glenwood (usgs:09444000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/san-francisco-river-near-glenwood
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