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SwedenPecos River below Avalon Dam water level
River gauge, Pecos River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The Pecos River below Avalon Dam is at 2.79 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.40 ftAugust 23, 1966
Floating and fishing near Pecos River below Avalon Dam
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.40 ft | August 23, 1966 |
| 2 | 23.30 ft | October 7, 1954 |
| 3 | 15.20 ft | June 24, 1986 |
| 4 | 14.98 ft | October 20, 1969 |
| 5 | 13.30 ft | September 23, 1974 |
| 6 | 13.30 ft | August 10, 1984 |
| 7 | −0.99 ft | January 1, 1942 |
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 | 4.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 76 mi |
| Pecos River near Lake ArthurRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 35 mi |
| Pecos River near ArtesiaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Pecos River below Brantley Dam near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 109 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Pecos River at Damsite 3 near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.6 mi |
| Pecos River below Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.89 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Pecos River near MalagaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.64 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 23 mi |
| Pecos River at Pierce Canyon CrossingRiver gauge, Pecos River | 66.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Pecos River at Red BluffRiver gauge, Pecos River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 31 mi |
| Pecos River near OrlaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 5.47 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 49 mi |
| Pecos River at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.59 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 82 mi |
| Pecos River at RR 1776 near GrandfallsRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.32 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 107 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Main Canal at Head near CarlsbadCanal gauge, Carlsbad Main Canal | 187 cfs | High | +7.0 cfs | 0.9 mi |
| Avalon ReservoirReservoir | 3,175.60 ft | High | 0.9 mi | |
| Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Dark Canyon | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Rocky Arroyo at Highway Brd near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Rocky Arroyo | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Brantley ReservoirReservoir | 3,254.46 ft | High | 8 mi | |
| Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near LakewoodRiver gauge, Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) | 9.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 15 mi |
| Fourmile Draw near LakewoodRiver gauge, Fourmile Draw | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
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 below Avalon Dam today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pecos River below Avalon Dam rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pecos River below Avalon Dam normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pecos River below Avalon Dam?
The highest level on record is 26.40 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08404000(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.48086, -104.26298(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 | 2.79 ft | 2026-10-18 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 12:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River below Avalon Dam (usgs:08404000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/pecos-river-below-avalon-dam
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