River stage
Canadian River (NM, TX)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Canadian River (NM, TX) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Canadian River levels, gauge by gauge
The Canadian River is measured at 7 gauges across New Mexico, Texas. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conchas Lake | 4179.77 ft | no flood stage set |
| Sanchez | 1.77 ft | normal, falling |
| Taylor Springs | 3.35 ft | normal, steady |
| Ute Lake | 3785.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| Amarillo | 1.52 ft | normal, falling |
| Canadian | 1.11 ft | normal, steady |
| Lake Meredith | 2891.34 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Canadian River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Sanchez, NM, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Canadian River (OK) different river, same name
- Beaver Creek (OK, TX) 4 gauges
- Rio Grande 44 gauges
- Spring Creek (Tankersley, TX) 1 gauge
- Clear Creek (Sanger, TX) 1 gauge
- Paluxy River 1 gauge
- San Saba River 3 gauges
- Village Creek (Everman, TX) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canadian River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Canadian River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Canadian River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Sanchez is at 1.77 ft; Taylor Springs is at 3.35 ft; Amarillo is at 1.52 ft; Canadian is at 1.11 ft.
Where is the Canadian River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Canadian River across New Mexico, Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.