Pecos River 2 miles E of Carlsbad below Dark Canyon
Critical Stages
12' - Action
14' - Flood
17' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:45 PM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 0.81 ft
Flow: 0.0299 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 0.81 | 0.0299 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 0.81 | 0.0299 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 0.81 | 0.0299 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 0.83 | 0.0318 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 0.83 | 0.0318 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 0.83 | 0.0318 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | 0.0309 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 0.83 | 0.0318 |
20' -
the river reaches major flood stage. Area rangeland, farmland, and a few homes along the west bank are threatened.
17' -
the river reaches moderate flood stage, flooding a considerable amount of farmland along the west bank.
14' -
the river reaches minor flood stage, and begins flooding area farmland, mainly downstream.
12' -
the river reaches bankfull. No significant threats are known at stages between 12 and 14 feet.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1966 | 22 |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 20.66 |
| Sep 22, 2014 | 18.53 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | 17.35 |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 15.42 |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 15.24 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 15.22 |
| Sep 26, 1980 | 14.6 |
| Oct 23, 1974 | 13.1 |
| Sep 26, 1978 | 12.28 |
| Sep 23, 1974 | 11.19 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
