Major Flood
20 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
(6.1 meters), Major flooding covers the bottom of the canyon in most places and is very turbulent and dangerous to canoeists and kayakers below Pandale to Amistad Reservoir.
17 ft
(5.2 meters), Turbulence in the river channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their gear.
15 ft
(4.6 meters), Moderate flooding. Turbulence in the river channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their gear.
13 ft
(4.0 meters), Turbulence in the river channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their gear.
10 ft
(3.0 meters), Minor lowland flooding and turbulence in the channel is dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, tubers and canoeists below Pandale to Amistad Reservoir.
7 ft
(2.1 meters), Lowland flooding reaches into low areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1978 | 38.14 ft | 148,000 cfs |
| Sep 19, 1974 | 36.64 ft | 137,000 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 33.79 ft | 140,842 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LTRT2
River
Pecos River
County
Val Verde, TX
Coordinates
29.8028°N, 101.4458°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pecos River near Langtry?
The Pecos River near Langtry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08447410) 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 near Langtry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pecos River near Langtry is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pecos River rises?
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Where is the Pecos River near Langtry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Val Verde County, Texas at coordinates 29.8028°N, 101.4458°W. USGS site number: 08447410. 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.