Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls water level

Name: Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pecos River, Texas, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

4.31ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM MDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 0.1 cfs
Water temperature: 75 °F

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls is running below normal at 4.31 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.49 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.18 ft below typical.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 4.25 ft and 4.37 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 75 °F.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.49 ft1.18 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.02 ft – 8.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.25 ft – 4.37 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.18 ft – 4.57 ft
Highest on record: 17.74 ftOctober 2, 2014

Floating and fishing near Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.74 ft	October 2, 2014
2	13.28 ft	June 18, 2018
3	12.96 ft	May 20, 2015
4	12.75 ft	September 30, 2012
5	10.87 ft	September 28, 2017
6	9.24 ft	January 16, 2016
7	8.81 ft	October 12, 2015
8	7.93 ft	May 7, 2015
9	7.13 ft	June 17, 2013
10	7.00 ft	October 7, 2010

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Pecos River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pecos River below Brantley Dam near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River	109 cfs	Normal	+1.0 cfs	114 mi
Pecos River at Damsite 3 near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River	1.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	111 mi
Pecos River below Avalon DamRiver gauge, Pecos River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	107 mi
Pecos River below Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River	0.89 ft	Below flood stage	±0	101 mi
Pecos River near MalagaRiver gauge, Pecos River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	83 mi
Pecos River at Pierce Canyon CrossingRiver gauge, Pecos River	82.0 cfs	Normal	+14.2 cfs	81 mi
Pecos River at Red BluffRiver gauge, Pecos River	3.46 ft	Below flood stage	+0.11 ft	78 mi
Pecos River near OrlaRiver gauge, Pecos River	5.46 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	60 mi
Pecos River at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River	2.60 ft	Low	±0	30 mi
Pecos River near GirvinRiver gauge, Pecos River	1.20 ft	Normal	±0	39 mi
Pecos River near SheffieldRiver gauge, Pecos River	2.52 ft	Low	+0.04 ft	88 mi
Pecos River at Brotherton Rh near PandaleRiver gauge, Pecos River	55.3 cfs	Low	−1.5 cfs	104 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Barrilla Draw near SaragosaRiver gauge, Barrilla Draw	1.96 ft	Normal	±0	39 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.49 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.02 ft and 8.69 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 at RR 1776 near Grandfalls today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM MDT, the water level was 4.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls?

The highest level on record is 17.74 ft on October 2, 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08437710 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.36681, -103.00599 (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	4.31 ft	2026-10-20 23:45	Provisional
Flow	0.1 cfs	2026-10-20 23:45	Provisional
Water temperature	75 °F	2026-10-20 23:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River at RR 1776 near Grandfalls (usgs:08437710). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/pecos-river-at-rr-1776-near-grandfalls

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