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SwedenBlack River at Malaga water level
River gauge, Black River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.0 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Black River at Malaga: the gauge reads 4.99 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.87 ft – 5.17 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.62 ftSeptember 19, 2014
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.62 ft | September 19, 2014 |
| 2 | 19.63 ft | September 13, 2013 |
| 3 | 17.68 ft | June 30, 2021 |
| 4 | 15.92 ft | September 12, 2014 |
| 5 | 14.02 ft | October 7, 2018 |
| 6 | 9.84 ft | April 23, 2019 |
| 7 | 9.84 ft | August 24, 2016 |
| 8 | 7.68 ft | September 24, 2017 |
| 9 | 7.02 ft | July 18, 2013 |
| 10 | 6.99 ft | September 29, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Black River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River below Blue Springs near Whites CityRiver gauge, Black River | 3.2 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Black River at Harkey Crossing near MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 5.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Black River above MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 0.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos River near MalagaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.64 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Pecos River at Pierce Canyon CrossingRiver gauge, Pecos River | 66.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6.2 mi |
| Pecos River at Red BluffRiver gauge, Pecos River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Blue Springs above Diversions near Whites CityRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 5.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Pecos River below Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.89 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Dark Canyon | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Pecos River below Avalon DamRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±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 Black River at Malaga today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:15 AM MDT, the water level was 4.99 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River at Malaga rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River at Malaga normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River at Malaga?
The highest level on record is 24.62 ft on September 19, 2014.
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:08406000(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.24087, -104.06469(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 | 4.99 ft | 2026-10-18 12:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 12:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Black River at Malaga (usgs:08406000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/black-river-at-malaga
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