Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 08266820

Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, NM

Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, NM is USGS streamgage 08266820 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020101. It drains a watershed of about 185 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1978. Typical flow runs near 77.8 cfs in July and 65.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
185 sq mi
Gauge elevation
7,074 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020101
Coordinates
36.68284, -105.65412
USGS site number
08266820
Records begin
1978-08-09 (48 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 48 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 41 51.4
February 33.2 41.6 50.5
March 35.2 43.6 60.1
April 41.3 65.8 125.8
May 51.4 139 321.8
June 47.6 141.7 312.8
July 40.5 77.8 139.9
August 35 61.7 89.9
September 34.3 52.4 79
October 35.3 49.2 67.9
November 34.4 44.7 58.7
December 31 41.1 51.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, NM normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 141.7 cfs, against 41 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 Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 41 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 31 and 51.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08266820 begin in 1978, about 48 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 Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, NM?
The gauge sits at 36.68284, -105.65412, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020101, at an elevation of about 7,074 feet, draining roughly 185 square miles.
Can I use Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa, 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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