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USGS Streamgage 08407000

Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM

Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM is USGS streamgage 08407000 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13060011. It drains a watershed of about 19,260 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1938. Typical flow runs near 34.1 cfs in July and 35 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
19,260 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,890 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13060011
Coordinates
32.18853, -103.97939
USGS site number
08407000
Records begin
1938-08-01 (88 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 87 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 30.2 63.5 123
February 25.3 57 122.2
March 19.9 45.1 81.9
April 14 35 75.9
May 10.6 33.8 121.9
June 10.4 33 114.2
July 8.8 34.1 179.5
August 10.6 37.2 122.3
September 15.7 49.1 221.2
October 20.2 60.4 186.9
November 28.5 68 279.1
December 33.3 63.6 148.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM normally run highest?
November, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 68 cfs, against 33 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 Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 63.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 30.2 and 123 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08407000 begin in 1938, about 88 years, covering roughly 9,108 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM?
The gauge sits at 32.18853, -103.97939, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13060011, at an elevation of about 2,890 feet, draining roughly 19,260 square miles.
Can I use Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, 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.

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