Pecos River below Puerto De Luna
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 3:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.00 ft1942
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 1938.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 1942 | 17.00 ft |
| 2 | September 12, 2013 | 15.27 ft |
| 3 | July 14, 1952 | 12.20 ft |
| 4 | September 27, 1954 | 12.02 ft |
| 5 | September 2, 1986 | 11.23 ft |
| 6 | August 21, 1966 | 10.52 ft |
| 7 | May 23, 1941 | 10.50 ft |
| 8 | September 14, 1984 | 10.40 ft |
| 9 | September 6, 1938 | 10.33 ft |
| 10 | October 7, 1954 | 9.69 ft |
| 11 | June 10, 1969 | 9.23 ft |
| 12 | August 31, 1957 | 9.01 ft |
| 13 | August 5, 1974 | 8.80 ft |
| 14 | August 10, 1968 | 8.20 ft |
| 15 | May 28, 2005 | 7.71 ft |
| 16 | July 31, 1997 | 7.50 ft |
| 17 | July 22, 2009 | 7.48 ft |
| 18 | September 10, 1995 | 7.34 ft |
| 19 | April 30, 1999 | 7.25 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 12, 2013: 15.27 ft
- July 22, 2009: 7.48 ft
- May 28, 2005: 7.71 ft
- April 30, 1999: 7.25 ft
- July 31, 1997: 7.50 ft
- September 10, 1995: 7.34 ft
- September 2, 1986: 11.23 ft
- September 14, 1984: 10.40 ft
- August 5, 1974: 8.80 ft
- June 10, 1969: 9.23 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. 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.
Sources
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.