Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 08329900

North Floodway Channel near Alameda, NM

North Floodway Channel near Alameda, NM is USGS streamgage 08329900 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020203. It drains a watershed of about 88 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1968. Typical flow runs near 2.2 cfs in July and 0.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

View live conditions →

Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
88 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,019 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020203
Coordinates
35.19806, -106.59972
USGS site number
08329900
Records begin
1968-07-01 (58 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 54 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 0 1 9.1
February 0 1.1 11.1
March 0 0.7 11.4
April 0 0.2 12.3
May 0 0.4 15.3
June 0 0.4 17.6
July 0 2.2 59.4
August 0 2.2 55.1
September 0 1.2 34.2
October 0 0.6 26.6
November 0 0.6 8.5
December 0 1 11.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does North Floodway Channel near Alameda, NM normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.2 cfs, against 0.2 cfs in April, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for North Floodway Channel near Alameda, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 9.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has North Floodway Channel near Alameda, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08329900 begin in 1968, about 58 years, covering roughly 7,775 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is North Floodway Channel near Alameda, NM?
The gauge sits at 35.19806, -106.59972, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020203, at an elevation of about 5,019 feet, draining roughly 88 square miles.
Can I use North Floodway Channel near Alameda, 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.

Other gauges in this subbasin