Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo water level
River gauge, Santa Cruz River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 18.9 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo reads 4.42 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.42 ft and 4.49 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
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambe Falls ReservoirReservoir | 6,826.71 ft | Very high | 1.0 mi | |
| Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near NambeRiver gauge, Rio Nambe | 10.5 cfs | High | −0.4 cfs | 8 mi |
| Rio Tesuque below Diversions near Santa FeRiver gauge, Rio Tesuque | 1.3 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Rio Chama near ChamitaRiver gauge, Rio Chama | 4.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 14 mi |
| Rio Grande at Otowi BridgeRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 3.35 ft | Below flood stage | +0.30 ft | 15 mi |
| Tesuque Creek above Diversions near Santa FeRiver gauge, Tesuque Creek | 3.0 cfs | Very high | −0.6 cfs | 16 mi |
| Rio Grande at EmbudoRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 2.74 ft | Below flood stage | +0.37 ft | 17 mi |
| Embudo Creek at DixonRiver gauge, Embudo Creek | 9.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 17 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 Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 AM MDT, the water level was 4.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo 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:08291000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.96472, -105.90472(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 | 4.42 ft | 2026-10-20 09:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 18.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 09:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Santa Cruz River near Cundiyo (usgs:08291000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/santa-cruz-river-near-cundiyo
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