USGS Streamgage 09430500
Gila River near Gila, NM
Gila River near Gila, NM is USGS streamgage 09430500 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15040001. It drains a watershed of about 1,864 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1927. Typical flow runs near 49.7 cfs in July and 141.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- New Mexico
- Drainage area
- 1,864 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 4,655 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15040001
- Coordinates
- 33.0615, -108.53739
- USGS site number
- 09430500
- Records begin
- 1927-12-01 (99 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 96 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.1 | 77.4 | 348.6 | |
| February | 59.3 | 103.4 | 601.2 | |
| March | 60.7 | 177.4 | 729 | |
| April | 56.6 | 141.1 | 467.6 | |
| May | 39.6 | 89.2 | 261 | |
| June | 23 | 41.4 | 98.1 | |
| July | 26 | 49.7 | 117.7 | |
| August | 38.1 | 81 | 293.3 | |
| September | 34.5 | 73.1 | 257.2 | |
| October | 40.7 | 65 | 156.7 | |
| November | 54 | 69.3 | 134.2 | |
| December | 56.4 | 71.3 | 236.5 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Gila River near Gila, NM normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 177.4 cfs, against 41.4 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Gila River near Gila, NM?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 77.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 57.1 and 348.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Gila River near Gila, NM been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09430500 begin in 1927, about 99 years, covering roughly 8,790 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Gila River near Gila, NM?
- The gauge sits at 33.0615, -108.53739, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 15040001, at an elevation of about 4,655 feet, draining roughly 1,864 square miles.
- Can I use Gila River near Gila, NM data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.