Pecos River 6 miles E of Artesia
Critical Stages
12' - Action
12.5' - Flood
15' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:15 PM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.14 ft
Flow: 0.0497 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 PM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.13 | 0.049 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.14 | 0.0497 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.15 | 0.0504 |
16.52' -
the river reaches the The bottom of the instrument shelter shelf.
16' -
the river reaches the I-beams of the U. S. Highway 82 bridge.
15' -
the river reaches moderate flood stage, flooding the approaches of U. S. Highway 82 1/2 mile east of the bridge, as well as lower structures at Wilbank Trucking, Inc.
13.51' -
the river reaches the floor of the instrument shelter.
12.5' -
the river reaches minor flood stage. Structures at Wilbank Trucking, Inc., located approximately 1/4 mile east of the gage, begin to flood.
12' -
the river reaches bankfull. Overbank flooding occurs about 1/2 mile upstream from the gage and spreads onto the flood plain. As a result, river width increases to approximately 1 mile in some reaches. Minor flooding of low-lying areas occurs, but no significant damage is expected.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1911 | 16.7 |
| Sep 18, 1919 | 15.9 |
| May 30, 1937 | 14.7 |
| Oct 8, 1954 | 13.76 |
| Sep 25, 1941 | 13.32 |
| Jun 27, 1986 | 12.61 |
| Apr 18, 1915 | -0.99 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
