Dark Canyon at Carlsbad
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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CATEGORY STAGE Major Flooding 22 ft Moderate Flooding 18 ft Minor Flooding 15 ft Action 9 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
- 22 - the canyon reaches major flood stage, and begins flooding residences and businesses in the vicinity of Canal Street and Dark Canyon Draw in Carlsbad begins. U.S. Highway 285 (Canal Street) is likely to flood, and numerous other city streets will be inundated.
- 18 - the canyon reaches moderate flood stage. A few residences and businesses nearest to the bank near the U.S. Highway 285 bridge (Canal Street) in Carlsbad begin to flood.
- 15 - the canyon reaches minor flood stage, with banks near capacity near the U.S. Highway 285 bridge in Carlsbad. Water is likely to reach the railroad bridge just downstream from the highway bridge. Water should remain under the highway bridge, but numerous city and outlying roads will flood, primarily upstream. Individuals near the Canal Street bridge should be alert to rising water under the bridge.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 32.4033, -104.229 |
| RFC | WGRFC |
| State | NM |
| WFO | MAF |
| County | Eddy |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 08405150 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 19.26 ft | on 06-29-2021 |
| 2. | 15.02 ft | on 09-22-2014 |
| 3. | 21.62 ft | on 09-22-2014 |
| 4. | 17.85 ft | on 09-12-2013 |
| 5. | 20.45 ft | on 04-04-2004 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 19.26 ft | on 06-29-2021 |
| 2. | 15.02 ft | on 09-22-2014 |
| 3. | 21.62 ft | on 09-22-2014 |
| 4. | 17.85 ft | on 09-12-2013 |
| 5. | 20.45 ft | on 04-04-2004 |
| 6. | 12.53 ft | on 06-24-1986 |
| 7. | 10.56 ft | on 08-10-1984 |
| 8. | 12.10 ft | on 09-26-1980 |
| 9. | 9.82 ft | on 09-25-1978 |
| 10. | 10.80 ft | on 10-23-1974 |
| 11. | 6.18 ft | on 09-24-1974 |
| 12. | 22.00 ft | on 08-23-1966 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 22.00 ft | on 08-23-1966 |
| 2. | 21.62 ft | on 09-22-2014 |
| 3. | 20.45 ft | on 04-04-2004 |
| 4. | 19.26 ft | on 06-29-2021 |
| 5. | 17.85 ft | on 09-12-2013 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 22.00 ft | on 08-23-1966 |
| 2. | 21.62 ft | on 09-22-2014 |
| 3. | 20.45 ft | on 04-04-2004 |
| 4. | 19.26 ft | on 06-29-2021 |
| 5. | 17.85 ft | on 09-12-2013 |
| 6. | 15.02 ft | on 09-22-2014 |
| 7. | 12.53 ft | on 06-24-1986 |
| 8. | 12.10 ft | on 09-26-1980 |
| 9. | 10.80 ft | on 10-23-1974 |
| 10. | 10.56 ft | on 08-10-1984 |
| 11. | 9.82 ft | on 09-25-1978 |
| 12. | 6.18 ft | on 09-24-1974 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 3111.75 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 3107.75 ft |
| minor Flooding | 3104.75 ft |
| action | 3098.75 ft |
| Latest Value | 3093.12 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 3089.75 ft |
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