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SwedenZuni Salt Lake near Quemado water level
Lake, Zuni Salt Lake, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 122 acre‑ft
History
What this means
The lake level at Zuni Salt Lake near Quemado reads 6,221.90 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6,221.88 ft – 6,221.94 ft.
Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Boating and fishing at Zuni Salt Lake near Quemado
A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.31 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Colorado River below Salado SpringsRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 8.75 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Little Colorado River above Lyman Lake near St. JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 35 mi |
| Lyman Lake near St. JohnsLake, Lyman Lake | 5,952.56 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 36 mi |
| Little Colorado Rvr above Zion Reservoir near St. JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado Rvr | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Little Colorado Rvr below Zion Reservoir near St JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado Rvr | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Little Colorado River at GreerRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 12.0 cfs | Very high | +3.2 cfs | 49 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Zuni Salt Lake near Quemado really 6,221.90 ft deep?
No. 6,221.90 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Zuni Salt Lake near Quemado today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM MDT, the surface elevation was 6,221.90 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Zuni Salt Lake near Quemado rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Zuni Salt Lake near Quemado 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:09386189(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.44888, -108.76839(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 6,221.90 ft | 2026-10-20 14:45 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 122 acre‑ft | 2026-10-20 14:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Zuni Salt Lake near Quemado (usgs:09386189). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/zuni-salt-lake-near-quemado
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