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SwedenPecos River near Sheffield water level
River gauge, Pecos River, Texas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 67 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Pecos River near Sheffield: the gauge reads 2.48 ft, below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 1.45 ft below the median of 3.93 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 25.52 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.38 ft (+0.10 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.42 ft – 3.48 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 67 °F.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.93 ft1.45 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.44 ft – 10.87 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.38 ft+0.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.42 ft – 3.48 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.38 ft – 7.33 ft
- Highest on record
- 23.50 ftSeptember 1, 1919
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 28.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- the river reaches major flood stage, and begins flowing over the highway bridge.
- 29.00 ft
- the river reaches moderate flood stage, and continues to flooding of area ranch land. Cattle losses are possible. The river inundates the ranch road, rendering it laregly impassable.
- 28.00 ft
- the river reaches minor flood stage, and begins flooding area ranch land. Livestock may be threatened. The river begins to flood the gravel road that leads to the Smith and Marley-B Ranches, and reaches the bottom of the bridge.
- 23.00 ft
- the river reaches bankfull. Minor overbank flooding occurs, and no significant damage is expected.
- 2.48 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 | 23.50 ft | September 1, 1919 |
| 2 | 23.47 ft | September 11, 2008 |
| 3 | 20.50 ft | September 1, 1954 |
| 4 | 20.15 ft | September 19, 1974 |
| 5 | 17.72 ft | June 27, 1954 |
| 6 | 6.29 ft | August 27, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 3.15 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Pecos River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos River near OrlaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 5.49 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 148 mi |
| Pecos River at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.60 ft | Low | ±0 | 117 mi |
| Pecos River at RR 1776 near GrandfallsRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.32 ft | Low | ±0 | 88 mi |
| Pecos River near GirvinRiver gauge, Pecos River | 1.20 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 50 mi |
| Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near PandaleRiver gauge, Pecos River | 58.2 cfs | Low | −1.5 cfs | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Creek near SheffieldRiver gauge, Independence Creek | 4.72 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Pecos River near Sheffield compare with last year?
It is 0.10 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.38 ft.
What is flood stage for the Pecos River near Sheffield?
The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 25.52 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Pecos River near Sheffield in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.93 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.44 ft and 10.87 ft, based on 18 years of records.
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 Sheffield today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.48 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pecos River near Sheffield rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pecos River near Sheffield normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08447000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.65961, -101.77012(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 | 2.48 ft | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 67 °F | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River near Sheffield (usgs:08447000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/pecos-river-near-sheffield
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