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SwedenPecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale water level
River gauge, Pecos River, Texas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 58.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 70 °F
History
What this means
At 5.81 ft, the Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale is below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.79 ft and 5.86 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 70 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.32 ftMay 25, 2014
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.32 ft | May 25, 2014 |
| 2 | 16.13 ft | October 9, 2018 |
| 3 | 15.12 ft | July 14, 2026 |
| 4 | 12.64 ft | October 5, 2023 |
| 5 | 12.42 ft | September 29, 2012 |
| 6 | 11.17 ft | September 7, 2025 |
| 7 | 10.62 ft | July 9, 2010 |
| 8 | 10.24 ft | September 19, 2014 |
| 9 | 7.79 ft | June 20, 2014 |
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 at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.60 ft | Low | ±0 | 131 mi |
| Pecos River at RR 1776 near GrandfallsRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.32 ft | Low | ±0 | 104 mi |
| Pecos River near GirvinRiver gauge, Pecos River | 1.20 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 68 mi |
| Pecos River near SheffieldRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.51 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Creek near SheffieldRiver gauge, Independence Creek | 4.71 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 9 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 at Brotherton Rh near Pandale today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT, the water level was 5.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale normal?
Low 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 at Brotherton Rh near Pandale?
The highest level on record is 16.32 ft on May 25, 2014.
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:08447300(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.31400, -101.74156(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 | 5.81 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 70 °F | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near Pandale (usgs:08447300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/pecos-river-at-brotherton-rh-near-pandale
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