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USGS Streamgage 08385630

Pecos River near Dunlap, NM

Pecos River near Dunlap, NM is USGS streamgage 08385630 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13060003. It sits on the Pecos River, alongside 25 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 6,647 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1993. Typical flow runs near 61.3 cfs in July and 40.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
6,647 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,751 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13060003
Coordinates
34.06333, -104.30667
USGS site number
08385630
Records begin
1993-08-20 (33 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Pecos River near Dunlap, NM. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
32.3 37.2 76.2
31.6 49.4 186
32.7 55.4 210
33.2 60.5 225
34.6 71.1 303
34.8 69.6 242
34.2 62.1 173
33.8 68.9 387
33.9 72.8 493
32.2 59.4 300
30 51.5 205
27.9 45.4 142
26.7 41.8 109
25.9 40.3 99.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 32 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 17.9 34.3 49.6
February 18.5 34 175.9
March 21.8 45.3 703.5
April 25.1 40.7 86.1
May 17 43 384.8
June 24.5 51.2 948.7
July 22.2 61.3 554
August 15.7 59.4 732.5
September 22 68.4 442.9
October 34.2 65.7 182.2
November 23.6 40.8 65.2
December 20.6 34.6 49.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pecos River near Dunlap, NM normally run highest?
September, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 68.4 cfs, against 34 cfs in February, 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 near Dunlap, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 34.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 17.9 and 49.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pecos River near Dunlap, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08385630 begin in 1993, about 33 years, covering roughly 8,130 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Pecos River near Dunlap, NM?
The gauge sits at 34.06333, -104.30667, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13060003, at an elevation of about 3,751 feet, draining roughly 6,647 square miles.
Can I use Pecos River near Dunlap, 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.

Upstream and downstream on the Pecos River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Pecos River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin