Black River above Malaga, NM
Is Black River above Malaga, NM flooding right now?
Black River above Malaga, NM measured 1.98 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 16.0 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.98 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.7 ft on Tue, Aug 23, 1966.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 19.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.7 ft | 1966-08-23 |
| 20.5 ft | 1908-01-01 |
| 19 ft | 1941-09-21 |
| 18.09 ft | 2014-09-19 |
| 14.7 ft | 1955-09-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Black River at Harkey Crossing near Malaga, NM | 2.7 mi | Eddy County |
| Black River at Malaga, NM | 5.2 mi | Eddy County |
| Black River below Blue Springs near Whites City, NM | 7.0 mi | Eddy County |
| Pecos River near Malaga, NM | 7.6 mi | Eddy County |
| Blue Springs above Diversions near Whites City, NM | 8.3 mi | Eddy County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.