Pecos River above Pecos

1. 7.50 ftWidespread 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.
2. 6.00 ftWater 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.
3. 5.00 ftFast 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.

Most recent crests

• May 9, 2009: 4.09 ft
• May 22, 2005: 4.19 ft
• May 24, 1999: 3.75 ft
• July 14, 1998: 3.77 ft
• June 7, 1997: 4.79 ft
• June 18, 1995: 4.71 ft
• May 21, 1991: 5.12 ft
• June 8, 1979: 4.73 ft
• May 21, 1973: 4.62 ft
• May 27, 1958: 4.52 ft

• DownstreamPecos River at Anton Chico
• Santa Fe River (NM) at McClure Dam
• Santa Fe River (NM) at Nichols Dam
• Rio Nambe at Nambe Falls Reservoir
• Gallinas Creek at Montezuma
• Rio Grande at Otowi
• Mora River at La Cueva
• Rio Grande at Espanola
• Mora River at Golondrinas

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.

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.