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SwedenRed River near Questa water level
River gauge, Red River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 27.4 cfs
History
What this means
The Red River near Questa is at 2.38 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.33 ft and 2.41 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 Red River near Questa
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Red River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River below Fish Hatchery, near QuestaRiver gauge, Red River | 45.7 cfs | Normal | +1.3 cfs | 5.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande near CerroRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | +1.25 ft | 7 mi |
| Rio Hondo near ValdezRiver gauge, Rio Hondo | 14.9 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 11 mi |
| Rio Lucero near Arroyo SecoRiver gauge, Rio Lucero | 10.6 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 14 mi |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos near TaosRiver gauge, Rio Pueblo De Taos | 5.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Costilla Creek near CostillaRiver gauge, Costilla Creek | 1.48 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Costilla Creek below Costilla DamRiver gauge, Costilla Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Costilla Creek near GarciaRiver gauge, Costilla Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Santistevan Creek near CostillaRiver gauge, Santistevan Creek | 0.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 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 Red River near Questa today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Red River near Questa rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Red River near Questa 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:08265000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.70331, -105.56843(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 | 2.38 ft | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 27.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Red River near Questa (usgs:08265000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/red-river-near-questa
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