Pecos River near Pecos, NM
Is Pecos River near Pecos, NM flooding right now?
Pecos River near Pecos, NM measured 2.02 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.0 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.02 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.2 ft on Sat, Sep 21, 1929.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.2 ft | 1929-09-21 |
| 5.12 ft | 1991-05-21 |
| 4.79 ft | 1997-06-07 |
| 4.73 ft | 1979-06-08 |
| 4.71 ft | 1995-06-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Mora near Terrero, NM | 4.9 mi | San Miguel County |
| Santa Fe River above Mcclure Reservoir, near Santa Fe, NM | 8.0 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Santa Fe River near Santa Fe, NM | 9.1 mi | Santa Fe County |
| Gallinas Creek at Big Pines near Gallinas, NM | 12.1 mi | San Miguel County |
| Tecolote Creek below Wright Canyon near El Porvenir, NM | 12.4 mi | San Miguel 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.