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USGS Streamgage 08405200

Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM

Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM is USGS streamgage 08405200 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13060011. It drains a watershed of about 18,550 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1970. Typical flow runs near 17.1 cfs in July and 18.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
18,550 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,075 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13060011
Coordinates
32.40928, -104.21497
USGS site number
08405200
Records begin
1970-01-01 (56 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 57 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 12.6 23.2 57.5
February 12 24.9 57.3
March 7.3 19.9 42.9
April 2.3 18.2 37.9
May 3.9 16.5 42.7
June 2.7 15.2 37
July 1 17.1 113.7
August 1.1 15.6 42.7
September 4.6 19.8 104.7
October 9.9 24.9 98.9
November 11 25.1 296.4
December 11.9 21.6 65.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM normally run highest?
November, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 25.1 cfs, against 15.2 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 below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 23.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 12.6 and 57.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08405200 begin in 1970, about 56 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 below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM?
The gauge sits at 32.40928, -104.21497, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13060011, at an elevation of about 3,075 feet, draining roughly 18,550 square miles.
Can I use Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, 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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