Pecos River near Lake Arthur, NM
Is Pecos River near Lake Arthur, NM flooding right now?
Pecos River near Lake Arthur, NM measured 3.49 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.5 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.49 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.9 ft on Wed, Sep 24, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17.5 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.9 ft | 1941-09-24 |
| 21.77 ft | 1937-05-30 |
| 20.6 ft | 1954-10-07 |
| 18.14 ft | 1986-06-26 |
| 18.12 ft | 1941-10-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Felix at Old Hwy Brd near Hagerman, NM | 9.5 mi | Chaves County |
| Pecos River near Artesia, NM | 10.2 mi | Eddy County |
| Eagle Draw at Artesia, NM | 10.9 mi | Eddy County |
| Rio Penasco at Dayton, NM | 17.7 mi | Eddy County |
| Pecos River S Boundary (Blm Wetlands) near Dexter, NM | 19.4 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.