Pecos River near Acme, NM
Is Pecos River near Acme, NM flooding right now?
Pecos River near Acme, NM measured 7.07 ft on 2026-10-27 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.9 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.07 ft
Streamflow
646 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.37 ft on Sun, Aug 21, 2022.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.37 ft | 2022-08-21 |
| 14.89 ft | 1954-10-07 |
| 14.82 ft | 1937-05-28 |
| 14.05 ft | 2013-09-13 |
| 14 ft | 1904-10-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos River above Acme, NM | 8.5 mi | Chaves County |
| Rio Hondo near Roswell, NM | 12.6 mi | Chaves County |
| Rio Hondo at Roswell, NM | 17.0 mi | Chaves County |
| Pecos River N Boundary (Blm Wetlands) near Dexter, NM | 17.6 mi | Chaves County |
| Pecos River below Sixmile Draw near Roswell, NM | 20.0 mi | Chaves 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.