Canadian River near Sanchez, NM
Is Canadian River near Sanchez, NM flooding right now?
Canadian River near Sanchez, NM measured 7.72 ft on 2026-10-27 19:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.3 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.72 ft
Streamflow
2,710 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.6 ft on Fri, Jun 18, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 22.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.6 ft | 1965-06-18 |
| 30 ft | 1942-09-02 |
| 29.3 ft | 1913-06-12 |
| 23.2 ft | 1937-06-03 |
| 23 ft | 1941-05-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Conchas River at Variadero, NM | 17.8 mi | San Miguel County |
| Canadian River below Conchas Dam, NM | 20.6 mi | San Miguel County |
| Mora River near Shoemaker, NM | 24.8 mi | Mora County |
| Los Esteros Creek above Santa Rosa Lake, NM | 41.8 mi | Guadalupe County |
| Gallinas River near Colonias, NM | 43.8 mi | Guadalupe County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.