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USGS Streamgage 08406500

Pecos River near Malaga, NM

Pecos River near Malaga, NM is USGS streamgage 08406500 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13060011. It drains a watershed of about 19,190 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1914. Typical flow runs near 38.5 cfs in July and 39.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
19,190 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,896 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13060011
Coordinates
32.20754, -104.02388
USGS site number
08406500
Records begin
1914-10-01 (112 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 31.4 65.5 205.2
February 24.2 59.2 175
March 19.6 46.5 121
April 15.1 39.3 92.8
May 13.7 41.1 154.1
June 11.6 36.9 127.9
July 10.2 38.5 187.6
August 11.3 41.7 118.8
September 15.2 51.5 231.7
October 20.7 65.8 290
November 30.6 70.6 340.8
December 35.5 67.1 219.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pecos River near Malaga, NM normally run highest?
November, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 70.6 cfs, against 36.9 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 near Malaga, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 65.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 31.4 and 205.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pecos River near Malaga, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08406500 begin in 1914, about 112 years, covering roughly 9,125 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Pecos River near Malaga, NM?
The gauge sits at 32.20754, -104.02388, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13060011, at an elevation of about 2,896 feet, draining roughly 19,190 square miles.
Can I use Pecos River near Malaga, 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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