USGS Streamgage 08412500
Pecos River near Orla, TX
Pecos River near Orla, TX is USGS streamgage 08412500 in Texas, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13070001. It drains a watershed of about 25,070 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1937. Typical flow runs near 123.1 cfs in July and 68.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Texas
- Drainage area
- 25,070 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 2,727 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 13070001
- Coordinates
- 31.87264, -103.83159
- USGS site number
- 08412500
- Records begin
- 1937-06-01 (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.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2 | 9.8 | 35.2 | |
| February | 1.1 | 9.8 | 90.7 | |
| March | 1.4 | 14.2 | 252.7 | |
| April | 2.1 | 68.8 | 469.6 | |
| May | 3.1 | 89.2 | 344.5 | |
| June | 3.4 | 102.6 | 381.9 | |
| July | 4.7 | 123.1 | 453.9 | |
| August | 2.8 | 98.7 | 410.6 | |
| September | 3.2 | 59.4 | 239.8 | |
| October | 2 | 19.4 | 173.6 | |
| November | 1.8 | 12.7 | 90.7 | |
| December | 1.6 | 10.5 | 42.4 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Pecos River near Orla, TX normally run highest?
- July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 123.1 cfs, against 9.8 cfs in January, 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 Orla, TX?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 9.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.2 and 35.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Pecos River near Orla, TX been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 08412500 begin in 1937, about 89 years, covering roughly 9,114 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Pecos River near Orla, TX?
- The gauge sits at 31.87264, -103.83159, in Texas, in hydrologic subbasin 13070001, at an elevation of about 2,727 feet, draining roughly 25,070 square miles.
- Can I use Pecos River near Orla, TX 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.