Canadian River near Taylor Springs

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 7:34 AM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 48 - Major flooding along the Canadian River has inundated the U.S. Highway 56 bridge 6 miles east-southeast of Springer, halting traffic on highway 56 between Springer and Clayton. Significant overbank flooding of mostly range land is occurring along the Canadian River north of highway 56.
  • 38 - Flood waters are beginning to overtop the U.S. Highway 56 bridge over the Canadian River 6 miles east-southeast of Springer. The Mills Canyon Campground about 20 miles downriver is subject to flooding, while overbank flooding of mostly range land north of highway 56 is also occurring.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.2975, -104.496
RFC ABRFC
State NM
WFO ABQ
County Colfax
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 07211500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.90 ft on 09-30-2017 (P)
2. 10.34 ft on 07-30-2017 (P)
3. 9.27 ft on 07-15-2013
4. 14.02 ft on 06-20-2004
5. 12.13 ft on 05-30-1995

Historic Crests

1. 47.40 ft on 06-18-1965
2. 39.00 ft on 09-29-1904
3. 25.40 ft on 04-23-1942
4. 21.40 ft on 07-06-1947
5. 21.30 ft on 05-02-1941

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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