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15 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
(8.2 meters), Life threatening major flooding occurs below Sheffield downstream to Amistad Reservoir. Flow at Pandale Crossing is over one third mile wide and two hundered thousand cfs. Flow inundates the channel bottom above Pandale to Amistad Reservoir and is life threatening to campers and river recreationists.
23 ft
(7.0 meters), Major flooding is well into the flood plain and can wash campers, vehicles and gear downstream. Roads and crossings in the Pecos River flood plain and tributaries are extremely dangerous to motorists. The Pecos River at Pandale Crossing is near 1/3 mile wide.
19 ft
(5.8 meters), The Pecos river at Pandale Crossing is over one quarter mile wide and extremely turbulent. Campers, river recreationists, and RVs camped near the river can easily be swept downstream as the major flood wave moving downstream causes very rapid rises.
15 ft
(4.6 meters), Major flooding makes low water crossings along the Pecos River and tributaries potentially deadly. The flood wave moving downstream causes rapid rises dangerous to campers on the low banks below Sheffield to Amistad Reservoir. Autos and gear can be swept downstream.
10 ft
(3.0 meters), Moderate flooding is well into the flood plain making secondary roads and crossings along the Pecos River and tributaries very dangerous to travel. Swimmers and tubers should leave the river as flow is dangerously turbulent. Campers vehicles and gear in the flood plain can be swept downstream.
7 ft
(2.1 meters), Minor lowland flooding is a significant threat to swimmers, tubers and campers on the low banks of the Pecos River above Pandale to above Langtry.
5 ft
Lowland flooding makes low water crossings at Pandale on the Pecos River and tributaries flooded and impassable.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1954 | 43.9 ft | 1,052,656 cfs |
| Aug 31, 1974 | 29.9 ft | 464,533 cfs |
| May 31, 1996 | 17 ft | 100,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
PDAT2
River
Pecos River
County
Val Verde, TX
Coordinates
30.1250°N, 101.5722°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pecos River at Pandale Crossing?
The Pecos River at Pandale Crossing gauge is maintained by USGS 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 at Pandale Crossing?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pecos River at Pandale Crossing is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pecos River rises?
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Where is the Pecos River at Pandale Crossing gauge located?
The gauge is located in Val Verde County, Texas at coordinates 30.1250°N, 101.5722°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.