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USGS Streamgage 08407500

Pecos River at Red Bluff, NM

Pecos River at Red Bluff, NM is USGS streamgage 08407500 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13060011. It drains a watershed of about 19,540 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1937. Typical flow runs near 41.6 cfs in July and 40.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
19,540 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,852 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13060011
Coordinates
32.07519, -104.03944
USGS site number
08407500
Records begin
1937-10-01 (89 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 89 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 34.1 68.8 213.1
February 26.9 61.9 181.8
March 21.7 48.9 126.5
April 14.7 40.6 98.7
May 10.9 40.1 152.2
June 9.8 39 159
July 8.4 41.6 207.2
August 10 43.5 139.4
September 15.9 53.8 287.9
October 22.3 66.7 305.2
November 33.3 75.4 352.9
December 36.7 70.5 222

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pecos River at Red Bluff, NM normally run highest?
November, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 75.4 cfs, against 39 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 Red Bluff, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 68.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 34.1 and 213.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pecos River at Red Bluff, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08407500 begin in 1937, about 89 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Pecos River at Red Bluff, NM?
The gauge sits at 32.07519, -104.03944, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13060011, at an elevation of about 2,852 feet, draining roughly 19,540 square miles.
Can I use Pecos River at Red Bluff, 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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