Pecos River near Artesia, NM
Is Pecos River near Artesia, NM flooding right now?
Pecos River near Artesia, NM measured 1.71 ft on 2026-09-11 02:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.71 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.7 ft on Mon, Jul 24, 1911.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.7 ft | 1911-07-24 |
| 15.9 ft | 1919-09-18 |
| 14.7 ft | 1937-05-30 |
| 13.76 ft | 1954-10-08 |
| 13.32 ft | 1941-09-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Draw at Artesia, NM | 4.7 mi | Eddy County |
| Rio Penasco at Dayton, NM | 8.5 mi | Eddy County |
| Pecos River near Lake Arthur, NM | 10.2 mi | Chaves County |
| Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood, NM | 10.5 mi | Eddy County |
| Fourmile Draw near Lakewood, NM | 11.9 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.