Pecos River above Pecos
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 03/17/2025 2:00 PM MDTRecord: 6.2 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 7.5 ft Moderate Flooding 6 ft Minor Flooding 5 ft Action 4.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 7.5 - Widespread flooding is in progress or is imminent along the Upper Pecos River, mainly above the town of Pecos. Portions of state route 63 north of the fish hatchery are under water. Private bridges over the river may be washed away and homes along the river could experience significant flood damage.
- 6 - Water threatens homes nearest the river along the Upper Pecos. The Pecos river has not been this high since 1929. Portions of state road 63 above the fish hatchery may become impassable due to water over the road. Private bridges on the Upper Pecos above the town of Pecos may become impassable or be washed away.
- 5 - Fast flowing water may erode banks and approach homes near the river. Private bridges could drive localized flooding as debris accumulates along the upstream sides. Further rises may make bridges unsafe to cross and isolate residents.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 35.7083, -105.683 |
| RFC | WGRFC |
| State | NM |
| WFO | ABQ |
| County | San Miguel |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 08378500 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.09 ft | on 05-09-2009 |
| 2. | 4.19 ft | on 05-22-2005 |
| 3. | 3.75 ft | on 05-24-1999 |
| 4. | 3.77 ft | on 07-14-1998 |
| 5. | 4.79 ft | on 06-07-1997 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.09 ft | on 05-09-2009 |
| 2. | 4.19 ft | on 05-22-2005 |
| 3. | 3.75 ft | on 05-24-1999 |
| 4. | 3.77 ft | on 07-14-1998 |
| 5. | 4.79 ft | on 06-07-1997 |
| 6. | 4.71 ft | on 06-18-1995 |
| 7. | 5.12 ft | on 05-21-1991 |
| 8. | 4.73 ft | on 06-08-1979 |
| 9. | 4.62 ft | on 05-21-1973 |
| 10. | 4.52 ft | on 05-27-1958 |
| 11. | 4.21 ft | on 08-06-1957 |
| 12. | 4.28 ft | on 04-23-1942 |
| 13. | 4.57 ft | on 05-14-1941 |
| 14. | 3.70 ft | on 09-24-1931 |
| 15. | 6.20 ft | on 09-21-1929 |
| 16. | 3.99 ft | on 06-01-1926 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 6.20 ft | on 09-21-1929 |
| 2. | 5.12 ft | on 05-21-1991 |
| 3. | 4.79 ft | on 06-07-1997 |
| 4. | 4.73 ft | on 06-08-1979 |
| 5. | 4.71 ft | on 06-18-1995 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 6.20 ft | on 09-21-1929 |
| 2. | 5.12 ft | on 05-21-1991 |
| 3. | 4.79 ft | on 06-07-1997 |
| 4. | 4.73 ft | on 06-08-1979 |
| 5. | 4.71 ft | on 06-18-1995 |
| 6. | 4.62 ft | on 05-21-1973 |
| 7. | 4.57 ft | on 05-14-1941 |
| 8. | 4.52 ft | on 05-27-1958 |
| 9. | 4.28 ft | on 04-23-1942 |
| 10. | 4.21 ft | on 08-06-1957 |
| 11. | 4.19 ft | on 05-22-2005 |
| 12. | 4.09 ft | on 05-09-2009 |
| 13. | 3.99 ft | on 06-01-1926 |
| 14. | 3.77 ft | on 07-14-1998 |
| 15. | 3.75 ft | on 05-24-1999 |
| 16. | 3.70 ft | on 09-24-1931 |
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