RIVER GAUGE · PECOS RIVER 2 MILES E OF CARLSBAD
Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon
Eddy County, New Mexico
Water level0.84 ft
Flow33 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1966 | 22 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 20.66 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 2014 | 18.53 ft | 44,925 cfs |
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