Pecos River Below Dark Canyon At Carlsbad, Nm Realtime Data
PECOS RIVER BELOW DARK CANYON AT CARLSBAD, NM
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
26
Discharge (cfs)
0.8
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 08405200
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 26 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.80 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 27 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is known for its trout fishing and has several tributaries, including the Black River and the Delaware River. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Pecos River is also known for its historical significance, as it was a major trade route for native peoples and was later used by Spanish explorers and settlers. Today, the Pecos River provides water for agriculture, recreation, and urban areas in both New Mexico and Texas.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 3,083.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 26.0 ft3/s |
| Gage height, ft | 0.8 ft |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 403.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Temperature, water, °C | 27.9 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 103% |
| Year Over Year Average | 25 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 10,400 cfs |
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