PECOS RIVER NEAR PECOS, NM
Is PECOS RIVER NEAR PECOS, NM flooding right now?
No — PECOS RIVER NEAR PECOS, NM is at 1.97 ft, 3.0 ft below its 5 ft flood stage, as of 57 min ago.
Gauge height
1.97 ft
Streamflow
19 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.
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 RES, NR 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 NR GALLINAS, NM | 12.1 mi | San Miguel County |
| TECOLOTE CR BL WRIGHT CANYON NR EL PORVENIR, NM | 12.4 mi | San Miguel County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.