Canada
United States
Belgium
France
Ireland
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Austria
Czechia
Germany
Poland
Slovenia
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Türkiye
Denmark
Finland
Norway
SwedenCanadian River near Sanchez water level
River gauge, Canadian River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 26.6 cfs
History
What this means
The Canadian River near Sanchez is at 1.46 ft, in the normal range.
It is 20.54 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.45 ft and 1.60 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 36.60 ftJune 18, 1965
Floating and fishing near Canadian River near Sanchez
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 22.00 ft, 20.54 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Flood waters have inundated the highway 419 bridge over the Canadian River, halting traffic on the highway between Mosquero and the village of Trementina.
- 26.00 ft
- Flood waters have reached the road level on the highway 419 bridge over the Canadian River. The approaches to the bridge may be impassable, especially if further rises occur.
- 22.00 ft
- Flood waters are reaching the bottom of the highway 419 bridge over the Canadian River. Depending on the amount of debris piled up against the bridge, water may be flowing over the approaches to the bridge.
- 1.46 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 | 36.60 ft | June 18, 1965 |
| 2 | 30.00 ft | September 2, 1942 |
| 3 | 29.30 ft | June 12, 1913 |
| 4 | 23.20 ft | June 3, 1937 |
| 5 | 23.00 ft | May 2, 1941 |
| 6 | 22.30 ft | May 19, 1955 |
| 7 | 21.00 ft | May 1, 1999 |
| 8 | 19.08 ft | July 27, 2014 |
| 9 | 16.80 ft | August 29, 1946 |
| 10 | 16.30 ft | July 7, 1947 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Canadian River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian River near Taylor SpringsRiver gauge, Canadian River | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 45 mi |
| Canadian River at LoganRiver gauge, Canadian River | 2.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 59 mi |
| Canadian River near AmarilloRiver gauge, Canadian River | 1.32 ft | Normal | ±0 | 141 mi |
| Canadian River near FritchRiver gauge, Canadian River | 5.44 ft | No reference yet | −0.09 ft | 150 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conchas River at VariaderoRiver gauge, Conchas River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Conchas Lake at Conchas Dam N. Mex.Reservoir, Conchas Lake | 179.32 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Gallinas River near ColoniasRiver gauge, Gallinas River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 44 mi |
| Pecos River above Canon Del Uta near ColoniasRiver gauge, Pecos River | 7.5 cfs | Normal | −49.7 cfs | 46 mi |
| Pecos River above Santa Rosa LakeRiver gauge, Pecos River | 20.5 cfs | Normal | −8.2 cfs | 46 mi |
| Pecos River near Anton ChicoRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 53 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Canadian River near Sanchez?
The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 20.54 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 Canadian River near Sanchez today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.46 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Canadian River near Sanchez rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Canadian River near Sanchez normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Canadian River near Sanchez?
The highest level on record is 36.60 ft on June 18, 1965.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07221500(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.65483, -104.37861(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 | 1.46 ft | 2026-10-19 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 26.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:15 | Provisional |
Download
Embed this gauge
Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.
How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Canadian River near Sanchez (usgs:07221500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/canadian-river-near-sanchez
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