Pecos River near Anton Chico, NM
Is Pecos River near Anton Chico, NM flooding right now?
Pecos River near Anton Chico, NM measured 4.16 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.16 ft
Streamflow
484 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 24 ft on Thu, Sep 29, 1904.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 19.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24 ft | 1904-09-29 |
| 20.43 ft | 1937-06-01 |
| 16.58 ft | 1954-09-26 |
| 15.02 ft | 1989-08-17 |
| 14.57 ft | 1957-08-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gallinas River near Colonias, NM | 11.8 mi | Guadalupe County |
| Pecos River above Canon Del Uta near Colonias, NM | 18.4 mi | Guadalupe County |
| Gallinas River near Lourdes, NM | 20.2 mi | San Miguel County |
| Pecos River above Santa Rosa Lake, NM | 21.3 mi | Guadalupe County |
| Los Esteros Creek above Santa Rosa Lake, NM | 25.7 mi | Guadalupe 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.