PECOS R AT DAMSITE 3 NR CARLSBAD, NM
Is PECOS R AT DAMSITE 3 NR CARLSBAD, NM flooding right now?
No — PECOS R AT DAMSITE 3 NR CARLSBAD, NM is at 2.14 ft, 17.9 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 43 min ago.
Gauge height
2.14 ft
Streamflow
220 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.3 ft on Thu, May 22, 1941.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.3 ft | 1941-05-22 |
| 21.32 ft | 1966-08-23 |
| 19.53 ft | 1954-10-07 |
| 18.04 ft | 1969-10-20 |
| 17.8 ft | 2014-09-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKY ARROYO AT HWY BRD NR CARLSBAD, NM | 2.5 mi | Eddy County |
| PECOS RIVER BELOW BRANTLEY DAM NEAR CARLSBAD, NM | 3.1 mi | Eddy County |
| PECOS RIVER BELOW AVALON DAM, NM | 4.6 mi | Eddy County |
| SOUTH SEVEN RIVERS NR LAKEWOOD, NM | 7.4 mi | Eddy County |
| DARK CANYON AT CARLSBAD, NM | 9.6 mi | Eddy County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.