Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
the river reaches major flood stage.
22 ft
the river reaches moderate flood stage, almost 6 feet above record stage (1966), covering U.S. Highway 285 with over 2 feet of very fast-moving water.
20 ft
the river reaches minor flood stage, flooding famrland, rangeland, and possibly U.S. Highway 285.
17.5 ft
the river floods a significant amount of Vandiver farms and area range land, rising to within 2 feet of U.S. Highway 285.
16 ft
the river reaches bankfull, and begins to spill out of the lowest banks onto the lowest terraces of Vandiver farms, about 4 feet below U.S. Highway 285.
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 | 16.4 ft | 29,800 cfs |
| Jun 24, 1986 | 13.64 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1974 | 11.1 ft | 16,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rio Penasco 2 miles NW of Dayton?
The Rio Penasco 2 miles NW of Dayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08398500) 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 Rio Penasco 2 miles NW of Dayton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rio Penasco 2 miles NW of Dayton is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Rio Penasco 2 miles NW of Dayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Eddy County, New Mexico at coordinates 32.7434°N, 104.4141°W. USGS site number: 08398500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Pecos River 6 miles NE of Lakewood
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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.