Major Flood
24 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
The Pecos River from above the village of Tecolotito through Anton Chico and below Dilia has risen to levels not seen since the great flood of 1904. Property along the river from Upper Anton Chico through Upper Dilia is being inundated by the raging river. The highway bridges in the region could be overtopped by water or the bridge approaches washed out if the high volume flow presists.
20 ft
The Pecos River from above the village of Tecolotito down through Upper Anton Chico and Anton Chico has risen to levels not seen since the flood of 1937. Considerable range and pasture land is inundated along the river and along tributaries. Serious bank erosion is occurring and debris damming on the upriver side of highway bridges may result in water over the approaches to bridges.
15 ft
Low lying areas generally used for range land are under water from just above the village of Tecolotito through Upper Anton Chico and Anton Chico. The fast flowing water will carry debris from upstream that could stack up against supports for highway bridges. These debris dams may result in backwater flooding on the upriver sides of bridges and eventaully result in severe bank erosion as the high volume flow persists.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1904 | 24 ft | 73,000 cfs |
| May 31, 1937 | 20.43 ft | 40,300 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1954 | 16.58 ft | 18,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATCN5
River
Pecos River
County
Guadalupe, NM
Coordinates
35.1786°N, 105.1089°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pecos River below Anton Chico?
The Pecos River below Anton Chico gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08379500) 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 below Anton Chico?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pecos River below Anton Chico is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pecos River rises?
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Where is the Pecos River below Anton Chico gauge located?
The gauge is located in Guadalupe County, New Mexico at coordinates 35.1786°N, 105.1089°W. USGS site number: 08379500. 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.