Major Flood
27 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
runoff from Rocky Arroyo covers the U.S. Highway 285 with 6-8 feet of water. This is 23 feet above the record stage.
25 ft
the river reaches minor flood stage, inundating several thousand acres of rangeland. Approaches to the U.S. Highway 285 bridge and the bridge itself may flood at stages over 25 feet.
23 ft
considerable rangeland floods. No significant damage is expected. Flood waters impact Lake Avalon and Carlsbad just downstream.
21 ft
the arroyo reaches bankfull. A few low lying areas flood, but no significant damage is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 1954 | 19.2 ft | 63,600 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2014 | 16.14 ft | 37,116 cfs |
| Aug 22, 1966 | 15.35 ft | 31,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rocky Arroyo 7 miles S of Lakewood?
The Rocky Arroyo 7 miles S of Lakewood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08401900) 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 Rocky Arroyo 7 miles S of Lakewood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rocky Arroyo 7 miles S of Lakewood is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Rocky Arroyo 7 miles S of Lakewood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Eddy County, New Mexico at coordinates 32.5061°N, 104.3750°W. USGS site number: 08401900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Pecos River 9 miles NW of Carlsbad
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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.