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SwedenRio Grande Floodway at San Marcial water level
River gauge, Rio Grande Floodway, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial reads 11.82 ft, a normal level.
It is 12.68 ft below the flood stage of 24.50 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.71 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.60 ft and 12.54 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
- 22.30 ftAugust 12, 2006
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.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 24.50 ft, still 12.68 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- Significant overbank flooding is occurring as this is the most water this stretch of the Rio Grande has seen since the great flood of 1904. The railroad bridge just above the river gauge site is likely under water.
- 24.50 ft
- Some overbank flooding is in progress. The railroad bridge just above the river gauge may already be impassable.
- 23.00 ft
- The Rio Grande is near to above bankfull and the railroad bridge just north of the river gauge may become inundated if further river rises occur.
- 11.82 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.30 ft | August 12, 2006 |
| 2 | 21.70 ft | May 28, 1994 |
| 3 | 21.43 ft | September 16, 1980 |
| 4 | 21.40 ft | June 7, 2005 |
| 5 | 21.26 ft | August 28, 2008 |
| 6 | 21.25 ft | May 29, 1995 |
| 7 | 19.40 ft | May 11, 1985 |
| 8 | 17.94 ft | June 8, 1984 |
| 9 | 16.77 ft | May 31, 1980 |
| 10 | 16.40 ft | August 15, 1967 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Rio Grande Floodway
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Floodway near BernardoRiver gauge, Rio Grande Floodway | 89.0 cfs | Normal | −8.4 cfs | 52 mi |
| Rio Grande Floodway at San AcaciaRiver gauge, Rio Grande Floodway | 9.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 40 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Conveyance Channel at San MarcialRiver gauge, Rio Grande Conveyance Channel | 173 cfs | Normal | +16.0 cfs | 0.6 mi |
| Rio Grande above Us Highway 380 near San AntonioRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 234 cfs | Normal | +234 cfs | 19 mi |
| Rio Grande at Narrows in Elephant Butte ReservoirRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 117 cfs | Normal | −10.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Rio Grande at Bridge near EscondidaRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 38.1 cfs | Low | −1.1 cfs | 31 mi |
| Elephant Butte ReservoirReservoir | 4,296.05 ft | Low | 33 mi | |
| Rio Grande below Elephant Butte DamRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 0.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 39 mi |
| Salt Creek near TularosaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 0.8 cfs | High | +0.4 cfs | 44 mi |
| Malpais Spring near OscuraRiver gauge, Malpais Spring | 6.3 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 48 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial?
The official flood stage is 24.50 ft. The level is currently 12.68 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 Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM MDT, the water level was 11.82 ft. Down 0.71 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial rising or falling?
Down 0.71 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial?
The highest level on record is 22.30 ft on August 12, 2006.
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:08358400(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.67908, -106.99700(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 | 11.82 ft | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rio Grande Floodway at San Marcial (usgs:08358400). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/rio-grande-floodway-at-san-marcial
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