Pecos River near Sheffield, TX
Is Pecos River near Sheffield, TX flooding right now?
Pecos River near Sheffield, TX measured 2.43 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 25.6 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.43 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.5 ft on Mon, Sep 1, 1919.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 25.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 26.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 27.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.5 ft | 1919-09-01 |
| 23.47 ft | 2008-09-11 |
| 20.5 ft | 1954-09-01 |
| 20.15 ft | 1974-09-19 |
| 17.72 ft | 1954-06-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Creek near Sheffield, TX | 14.6 mi | Terrell County |
| Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale, TX | 23.9 mi | Crockett County |
| Pecos River near Girvin, TX | 49.6 mi | Pecos County |
| Sanderson Creek at Sanderson, TX | 51.7 mi | Terrell County |
| Tepee Draw Tributary near Barnhart, TX | 51.9 mi | Irion 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.