RIVER GAUGE
Pecos River 9 miles NW of Carlsbad
Eddy County, New Mexico
Water level1.69 ft
Flow132 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood24 ft
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
the river reaches moderate flood stage, and continues flooding rangeland. No other flood threats are known. However, flood flows will impact Lake Avalon and Carlsbad just downstream.
- 20 ft
the river reaches minor flood stage, and begins to flood rangeland. No other threats are known.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1941 | 22.3 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Aug 22, 1966 | 21.32 ft | 69,000 cfs |
| Oct 6, 1954 | 19.53 ft | 53,000 cfs |
DownstreamPecos River at Avalon Reservoir Dam ↗
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