Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
the river reaches major flood stage. Area rangeland, farmland, and a few homes along the west bank are threatened.
17 ft
the river reaches moderate flood stage, flooding a considerable amount of farmland along the west bank.
14 ft
the river reaches minor flood stage, and begins flooding area farmland, mainly downstream.
12 ft
the river reaches bankfull. No significant threats are known at stages between 12 and 14 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1966 | 22 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 20.66 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 2014 | 18.53 ft | 44,925 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPDN5
River
Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad
County
Eddy, NM
Coordinates
32.4093°N, 104.2150°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon?
The Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08405200) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Eddy County, New Mexico at coordinates 32.4093°N, 104.2150°W. USGS site number: 08405200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 12 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.