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USGS Streamgage 08331510

Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, NM

Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, NM is USGS streamgage 08331510 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020203. It drains a watershed of about 18,406 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2005. Typical flow runs near 122.8 cfs in July and 346.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
18,406 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,750 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020203
Coordinates
34.545, -106.76306
USGS site number
08331510
Records begin
2005-10-01 (21 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 17 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 421.7 638.3 807.2
February 464.9 679.8 894.8
March 205.8 546.4 1,542.3
April 61.7 346.1 2,863.7
May 63.6 710.6 4,070
June 36.5 384 2,859
July 12.2 122.8 1,300.3
August 11.9 98.5 803.2
September 7 26.8 422.7
October 13 85.3 761.2
November 262.2 629.7 1,230.9
December 449.8 775.5 1,300.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, NM normally run highest?
December, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 775.5 cfs, against 26.8 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 638.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 421.7 and 807.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08331510 begin in 2005, about 21 years, covering roughly 7,162 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, NM?
The gauge sits at 34.545, -106.76306, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020203, at an elevation of about 4,750 feet, draining roughly 18,406 square miles.
Can I use Rio Grande at State Hwy 346 near Bosque, 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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