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SwedenPecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood water level
River gauge, Pecos River (Kaiser Channel), New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 105 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood, where the gauge shows 9.43 ft.
It is 10.57 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.43 ft – 9.75 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.35 ftSeptember 19, 2013
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.35 ft | September 19, 2013 |
| 2 | 22.10 ft | October 26, 2024 |
| 3 | 21.39 ft | October 1, 2019 |
| 4 | 19.73 ft | September 30, 2026 |
| 5 | 18.91 ft | September 26, 2014 |
| 6 | 18.10 ft | October 22, 2015 |
| 7 | 17.87 ft | October 2, 2019 |
| 8 | 17.58 ft | May 28, 2014 |
| 9 | 17.23 ft | July 7, 2014 |
| 10 | 16.45 ft | July 31, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourmile Draw near LakewoodRiver gauge, Fourmile Draw | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.2 mi |
| Rio Penasco at DaytonRiver gauge, Rio Penasco | 0.19 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Pecos River near ArtesiaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Pecos River below Brantley Dam near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 108 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Brantley ReservoirReservoir | 3,254.39 ft | High | 11 mi | |
| Pecos River at Damsite 3 near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Rocky Arroyo at Highway Brd near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Rocky Arroyo | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Avalon ReservoirReservoir | 3,175.02 ft | High | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 10.57 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM MDT, the water level was 9.43 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood?
The highest level on record is 22.35 ft on September 19, 2013.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08399500(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.68937, -104.29922(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 9.43 ft | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 105 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near Lakewood (usgs:08399500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/pecos-river-kaiser-channel-near-lakewood
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer