Rivers in Texas
Pecos River near Langtry
Below flood stage
1.64ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 4:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 38.14 ft1978
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 20.00 ft(6.1 meters), Major flooding covers the bottom of the canyon in most places and is very turbulent and dangerous to canoeists and kayakers below Pandale to Amistad Reservoir.
- 17.00 ft(5.2 meters), Turbulence in the river channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their gear.
- 15.00 ft(4.6 meters), Moderate flooding. Turbulence in the river channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their gear.
- 13.00 ft(4.0 meters), Turbulence in the river channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their gear.
- 10.00 ft(3.0 meters), Minor lowland flooding and turbulence in the channel is dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, tubers and canoeists below Pandale to Amistad Reservoir.
- 7.00 ft(2.1 meters), Lowland flooding reaches into low areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
18 crests on NOAA’s list since 1974.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 5, 1978 | 38.14 ft |
| 2 | September 20, 1974 | 36.64 ft |
| 3 | June 20, 2014 | 33.79 ft |
| 4 | September 18, 1988 | 30.02 ft |
| 5 | August 11, 1980 | 22.97 ft |
| 6 | July 26, 2004 | 19.20 ft |
| 7 | July 19, 1990 | 18.67 ft |
| 8 | May 10, 2007 | 18.15 ft |
| 9 | August 31, 2022 | 18.11 ft |
| 10 | May 25, 2007 | 17.69 ft |
| 11 | July 18, 2026 | 16.66 ft |
| 12 | September 12, 2008 | 16.65 ft |
| 13 | June 4, 1979 | 16.13 ft |
| 14 | October 12, 1986 | 14.77 ft |
| 15 | October 11, 1984 | 13.65 ft |
| 16 | March 26, 2007 | 12.08 ft |
| 17 | May 23, 1992 | 11.48 ft |
| 18 | September 19, 1991 | 11.42 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 18, 2026: 16.66 ft
- August 31, 2022: 18.11 ft
- June 20, 2014: 33.79 ft
- September 12, 2008: 16.65 ft
- May 25, 2007: 17.69 ft
- May 10, 2007: 18.15 ft
- March 26, 2007: 12.08 ft
- July 26, 2004: 19.20 ft
- May 23, 1992: 11.48 ft
- September 19, 1991: 11.42 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.
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.