Streamflow, conditions and background by watershed segment. Data through November 1, 2026.
Where it is
Segments are the HUC8 watersheds the gauges sit in, numbered upstream to downstream. Use the buttons to switch between the state and the river.
50 km (31 mi)
1Cimarron Headwaters
2Upper Cimarron
river and reservoirs
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About the Cimarron River (Upper Cimarron)
This report follows 162 miles (260 km) of the Cimarron River (Upper Cimarron) across 2 watershed segments, from Cimarron Headwaters downstream to Upper Cimarron. At the lower end of the report the river drains about 3,239 square miles. Named tributaries joining it here include the Dry Cimarron River, North Carrizo Creek, Carrizozo Creek, Cold Springs Creek and South Carrizo Creek. 2 gauges with at least 26 weeks of daily flow cover 1905 to 2026.
From the archive: NHDPlus river network, WBD watersheds, NHD waterbodies, TIGER urban areas and the report's gauges.
From the headwaters down
Each watershed segment in order, with last week's flow rated against the same week in 1991–2020.
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Segment 1: Cimarron Headwaters
No data last week.
Median conductance 2,390 µS/cm in the 2000s. Rain over the last 3 months: 201% of normal.