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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the West Gulf River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Pecos River 10 miles S of Malaga are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Vertical datum height surveyed by the USGS

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Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	30
Moderate Flood Stage:	25
Flood Stage:	20
Action Stage:	18
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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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.
20	the river reaches minor flood stage, and no significant damage is expected.

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Malaga

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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