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SwedenRio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir water level
River gauge, Rio Grande, New Mexico, United States
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Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 150 cfs
History
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What this means
The Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir reads 4.37 ft as of Oct 16, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
In the last month it has stayed between 4.35 ft and 4.39 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.40 ftMay 25, 2017
Floating and fishing near Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.40 ft | May 25, 2017 |
| 2 | 8.95 ft | September 19, 2013 |
| 3 | 7.48 ft | July 11, 2015 |
| 4 | 7.30 ft | August 5, 2014 |
| 5 | 6.99 ft | June 9, 2016 |
| 6 | 6.63 ft | July 27, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Rio Grande
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande at Alameda Bridge at AlamedaRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 558 cfs | Normal | 129 mi | |
| Rio Grande near AlamedaRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 253 cfs | Normal | 127 mi | |
| Rio Grande at AlbuquerqueRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | 121 mi | |
| Rio Grande at Valle De OroRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 3.80 ft | No reference yet | 114 mi | |
| Rio Grande at Isleta Lakes near IsletaRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 133 cfs | Low | 111 mi | |
| Rio Grande near Bosque FarmsRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 65.5 cfs | Normal | 106 mi | |
| Rio Grande at State Highway 346 near BosqueRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 189 cfs | Normal | 83 mi | |
| Rio Grande at Bridge near EscondidaRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 68.0 cfs | Low | 53 mi | |
| Rio Grande above Us Highway 380 near San AntonioRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 40.6 cfs | Normal | 41 mi | |
| Rio Grande below Elephant Butte DamRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 1.34 ft | No reference yet | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Butte ReservoirReservoir | 4,295.96 ft | Low | 11 mi | |
| Rio Grande Floodway at San MarcialRiver gauge, Rio Grande Floodway | 12.53 ft | Below flood stage | 22 mi | |
| Rio Grande Conveyance Channel at San MarcialRiver gauge, Rio Grande Conveyance Channel | 156 cfs | Normal | 23 mi | |
| Caballo ReservoirReservoir | 4,138.96 ft | Normal | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the record level at Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir?
The highest reading on record is 9.40 ft (May 25, 2017).
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.
How often is Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT.
What is the water level of Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 4.37 ft. No reference yet.
Is the level of Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir normal?
Latest reading. The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir?
The highest level on record is 9.40 ft on May 25, 2017.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08359500(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.38618, -107.16309(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 stage | 4.37 ft | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 150 cfs | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte Reservoir (usgs:08359500). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/rio-grande-at-narrows-in-elephant-butte-reservoir
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