RIVER GAUGE · PECOS RIVER
Pecos River below Acme
Chaves County, New Mexico
Water level4.47 ft
Flow13 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft3,701 cfs
Minor flood13 ft5,863 cfs
Moderate flood14.5 ft17,800 cfs
Major flood16 ft79,300 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
inundation of low laying areas including mostly range land.
- 10 ft
left bank is approximately 10 ft above gage and subject to overflow
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2022 | 17.37 ft | 21,800 cfs |
| Oct 6, 1954 | 14.89 ft | 29,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1937 | 14.82 ft | 53,000 cfs |
More on Pecos River
UpstreamPecos River below Puerto De Luna
DownstreamPecos River 6 miles E of Artesia
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