Pecos River near Malaga, NM
Is Pecos River near Malaga, NM flooding right now?
Pecos River near Malaga, NM measured 2.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 27.5 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.53 ft
Streamflow
50 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.1 ft on Tue, Aug 23, 1966.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 27.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 32.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 39.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.1 ft | 1966-08-23 |
| 31.41 ft | 1986-06-24 |
| 29.4 ft | 1919-09-01 |
| 28.31 ft | 1954-10-06 |
| 25.71 ft | 1980-09-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM | 2.9 mi | Eddy County |
| Black River at Malaga, NM | 3.3 mi | Eddy County |
| Black River above Malaga, NM | 7.6 mi | Eddy County |
| Pecos River at Red Bluff, NM | 9.2 mi | Eddy County |
| Black River at Harkey Crossing near Malaga, NM | 10.3 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.