Major Flood
21 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
the river reaches moderate flood stage, flooding both approaches to the U. S. Highway 67 bridge, along with several thousand acres of area ranchland. Damage occurs at the Rio Pecos power plant.
17 ft
the river reaches minor flood stage. The Rio Pecos power plant, located just upstream from the U. S. Highway 67 bridge, begins to flood. Major flooding of area rangeland occurs.
12 ft
moderate overbank flooding begins. No significant damage is expected.
8 ft
minor overbank flooding begins. No damage is likely.
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 4, 1941 | 20.49 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1941 | 17.36 ft | 6,870 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1974 | 17.1 ft | 3,610 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pecos River 3 miles NNW of Girvin?
The Pecos River 3 miles NNW of Girvin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08446500) 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 3 miles NNW of Girvin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pecos River 3 miles NNW of Girvin is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pecos River 3 miles NNW of Girvin to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Pecos River 3 miles NNW of Girvin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pecos County, Texas at coordinates 31.1132°N, 102.4176°W. USGS site number: 08446500. 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 12 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.