Pecos River above Pecos, NM

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Fri, Oct 2, 1:30 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 7.5 ftWidespread flooding is in progress or is imminent along the Upper Pecos River, mainly above the town of Pecos. Portions of state route 63 north of the fish hatchery are under water. Private bridges over the river may be washed away and homes along the river could experience significant flood damage.
• 6 ftWater threatens homes nearest the river along the Upper Pecos. The Pecos river has not been this high since 1929. Portions of state road 63 above the fish hatchery may become impassable due to water over the road. Private bridges on the Upper Pecos above the town of Pecos may become impassable or be washed away.
• 5 ftFast flowing water may erode banks and approach homes near the river. Private bridges could drive localized flooding as debris accumulates along the upstream sides. Further rises may make bridges unsafe to cross and isolate residents.

Highest crests on record

1. 6.2 ft — September 21, 1929
2. 5.12 ft — May 21, 1991
3. 4.79 ft — June 7, 1997
4. 4.73 ft — June 8, 1979
5. 4.71 ft — June 18, 1995

Recent crests: 4.09 ft (May 9, 2009) · 4.19 ft (May 22, 2005) · 3.75 ft (May 24, 1999) · 3.77 ft (July 14, 1998) · 4.79 ft (June 7, 1997)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• DownstreamPecos River below Anton Chico, NM
• Santa Fe River (NM) at Nichols Dam, NM
• Gallinas Creek above Montezuma, NM
• Rio Grande at Otowi, NM
• Mora River at La Cueva, NM
• Mora River near Golondrinas, NM
• Galisteo Creek at Galisteo Dam, NM
• Galisteo Creek below Galisteo Dam, NM
• Rio Chama near Chamita, NM