Black River 5 miles W of Malaga

1. 21.00 ftthe river reaches moderate flood stage. All area roads are impassable, and the river gage shelter is likely inaccessible.
2. 18.00 ftthe river reaches minor flood stage, and area rangeland continues flooding. Low water crossings and other low-lying areas along nearby roads are flooded.
3. 12.00 ftthe river reaches bankfull. At stages above 12 feet, area rangeland begins to flood. Low water crossings at State Route 396, Ogden Road, and Higby Road are completely inundated and impassable.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• September 19, 2014: 18.09 ft
• June 24, 1986: 9.08 ft
• September 19, 1985: 8.93 ft
• June 2, 1978: 12.87 ft
• September 2, 1972: 8.87 ft
• July 6, 1968: 9.35 ft
• June 30, 1967: 8.68 ft
• August 23, 1966: 21.70 ft
• May 30, 1965: 13.95 ft
• August 31, 1963: 12.35 ft

• DownstreamBlack River 1 mile NE of Malaga at Malaga
• Pecos River 3 miles ESE of Malaga at Malaga
• Blue Spring 5 miles E of Whites City at Whites City
• Pecos River 6 miles ESE of Malaga at Malaga at Pierce Canyon Crossing
• Dark Canyon 8 miles N of Whites City at Whites City
• Pecos River 10 miles S of Malaga at Malaga
• Dark Canyon at Carlsbad
• Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad at Carlsbad below Dark Canyon

Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 12 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.