Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM
Is Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM flooding right now?
Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM measured 0.81 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.2 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.81 ft
Streamflow
30 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22 ft on Tue, Aug 23, 1966.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 19.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22 ft | 1966-08-23 |
| 20.66 ft | 2004-04-04 |
| 18.53 ft | 2014-09-22 |
| 17.35 ft | 1986-06-24 |
| 15.42 ft | 2013-09-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM | 0.9 mi | Eddy County |
| Pecos River below Avalon Dam, NM | 5.7 mi | Eddy County |
| Pecos River at Damsite 3 near Carlsbad, NM | 9.8 mi | Eddy County |
| Dark Canyon Draw near Whites City, NM | 11.3 mi | Eddy County |
| Rocky Arroyo at Hwy Brd near Carlsbad, NM | 11.5 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.