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SwedenPecos River near Malaga water level
River gauge, Pecos River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 53.4 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Pecos River near Malaga reads 2.60 ft, a normal level.
It is 27.40 ft below the flood stage of 30.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 27.40 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.56 ft and 2.66 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
- 42.10 ftAugust 23, 1966
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 30.00 ft, still 27.40 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 42.00 ft
- the river reaches major flood stage, flooding area roads and rangeland. A residence at Pierce Canyon Crossing 2 miles downstream on the east bank may be threatened.
- 35.00 ft
- the river reaches moderate flood stage. Some secondary roads flood. Otherwise, no significant damage is expected.
- 30.00 ft
- the river reaches minor flood stage, and floods low lying areas. Pierce Canyon Crossing 2 miles downstream of the gage is completely inundated.
- 10.00 ft
- this is the estimated stage where Pierce Canyon Crossing 2 miles downstream becomes impassable.
- 2.60 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.10 ft | August 23, 1966 |
| 2 | 31.41 ft | June 24, 1986 |
| 3 | 28.31 ft | October 6, 1954 |
| 4 | 25.71 ft | September 26, 1980 |
| 5 | 25.39 ft | September 26, 1978 |
| 6 | 24.34 ft | October 21, 1969 |
| 7 | 23.94 ft | August 11, 1984 |
| 8 | 22.13 ft | September 19, 2014 |
| 9 | 18.55 ft | May 31, 1965 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Pecos River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos River near AcmeRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.58 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 96 mi |
| Pecos River near Lake ArthurRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 57 mi |
| Pecos River near ArtesiaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 47 mi |
| Pecos River below Brantley Dam near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 107 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 31 mi |
| Pecos River at Damsite 3 near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Pecos River below Avalon DamRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Pecos River below Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.89 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Pecos River at Pierce Canyon CrossingRiver gauge, Pecos River | 69.0 cfs | Normal | +4.6 cfs | 2.9 mi |
| Pecos River at Red BluffRiver gauge, Pecos River | 3.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Pecos River near OrlaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 5.47 ft | Very high | +0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Pecos River at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.60 ft | Low | ±0 | 59 mi |
| Pecos River at RR 1776 near GrandfallsRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.32 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 83 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River at MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 4.0 cfs | Low | −1.9 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| Black River above MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 1.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Black River at Harkey Crossing near MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 5.5 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 10 mi |
| Black River below Blue Springs near Whites CityRiver gauge, Black River | 3.2 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Blue Springs above Diversions near Whites CityRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 5.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Dark Canyon | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Red Bluff Reservoir near OrlaReservoir, Red Bluff Reservoir | 2,814.98 ft | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Pecos River near Malaga?
The official flood stage is 30.00 ft. The level is currently 27.40 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 near Malaga today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.60 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pecos River near Malaga rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pecos River near Malaga normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pecos River near Malaga?
The highest level on record is 42.10 ft on August 23, 1966.
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:08406500(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.20754, -104.02388(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 | 2.60 ft | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 53.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River near Malaga (usgs:08406500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/pecos-river-near-malaga
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