Pecos River 10 miles S of Malaga
Future / Actual / Minor
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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) 06/17/2025 12:45 PM MDTRecord: 33.3 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 30 ft Moderate Flooding 25 ft Minor Flooding 20 ft Action 18 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: 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.
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
- 33 - the river reaches the railroad tracks. Stages over 33 feet may flood the railroad tracks, which run parallel to the river along the west bank. Cattle losses are likely. The gage shelter will likely be damaged. No other known structures are threatened.
- 30 - the river reaches major flood stage. The river continues flooding area rangeland, and cattle losses are likely. Several miles of rangeland are inundated. The gage shelter may be damaged. No other known structures are threatened.
- 25 - the river reaches moderate flood stage, and begins to flood area rangeland. Cattle in the flood plain may be threatened. The gage shelter is inaccessible.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 32.0752, -104.039 |
| RFC | WGRFC |
| State | NM |
| WFO | MAF |
| County | Eddy |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 08407500 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 21.73 ft | on 09-19-2014 |
| 2. | 26.76 ft | on 06-25-1986 |
| 3. | 19.80 ft | on 09-27-1980 |
| 4. | 20.57 ft | on 09-26-1978 |
| 5. | 19.79 ft | on 09-24-1974 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 21.73 ft | on 09-19-2014 |
| 2. | 26.76 ft | on 06-25-1986 |
| 3. | 19.80 ft | on 09-27-1980 |
| 4. | 20.57 ft | on 09-26-1978 |
| 5. | 19.79 ft | on 09-24-1974 |
| 6. | 17.98 ft | on 10-21-1969 |
| 7. | 33.32 ft | on 08-23-1966 |
| 8. | 19.06 ft | on 05-30-1965 |
| 9. | 23.28 ft | on 10-08-1954 |
| 10. | 17.75 ft | on 10-04-1941 |
| 11. | 28.30 ft | on 05-24-1941 |
| 12. | 24.80 ft | on 06-01-1937 |
| 13. | 28.00 ft | on 10-01-1904 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 33.32 ft | on 08-23-1966 |
| 2. | 28.30 ft | on 05-24-1941 |
| 3. | 28.00 ft | on 10-01-1904 |
| 4. | 26.76 ft | on 06-25-1986 |
| 5. | 24.80 ft | on 06-01-1937 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 33.32 ft | on 08-23-1966 |
| 2. | 28.30 ft | on 05-24-1941 |
| 3. | 28.00 ft | on 10-01-1904 |
| 4. | 26.76 ft | on 06-25-1986 |
| 5. | 24.80 ft | on 06-01-1937 |
| 6. | 23.28 ft | on 10-08-1954 |
| 7. | 21.73 ft | on 09-19-2014 |
| 8. | 20.57 ft | on 09-26-1978 |
| 9. | 19.80 ft | on 09-27-1980 |
| 10. | 19.79 ft | on 09-24-1974 |
| 11. | 19.06 ft | on 05-30-1965 |
| 12. | 17.98 ft | on 10-21-1969 |
| 13. | 17.75 ft | on 10-04-1941 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 2881.64 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 2876.64 ft |
| minor Flooding | 2871.64 ft |
| action | 2869.64 ft |
| Latest Value | 2855.00 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 2851.64 ft |
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