Station Name: BLACK RIVER AT HARKEY CROSSING NR MALAGA, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,146 feet

Nearest Address:
711 Black River Village Rd
Malaga, NM 88220
Eddy County

GPS Coordinates: 32.2359472, -104.1966472

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:13AM MST until January 25 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:13 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of ice, sleet, or snow are possible across the Guadalupe Mountains, Permian Basin, Upper Trans-Pecos, and Southeast New Mexico Friday afternoon through early Sunday morning. In addition, dangerous cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 12:29PM MST until January 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Exposure to extreme cold can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and other serious conditions, particularly affecting infants and the elderly.

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:38PM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:38 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of freezing rain, sleet, and/or snow are possible across Southeast New Mexico and all of West Texas except the Rio Grande Valley Friday afternoon through early Sunday morning. In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.