Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 08276500

Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM

Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM is USGS streamgage 08276500 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020101. It drains a watershed of about 9,730 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1925. Typical flow runs near 407.6 cfs in July and 595 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
9,730 sq mi
Gauge elevation
6,050 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020101
Coordinates
36.32003, -105.75444
USGS site number
08276500
Records begin
1925-10-01 (101 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 100 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 348.9 468.2 602.4
February 393.9 532.6 710.7
March 412 630 996.4
April 293.3 595 1,619.3
May 289.1 1,126.7 3,648.4
June 258.3 979.1 3,914
July 198.3 407.6 1,687
August 195.9 307.2 737.9
September 191.3 271 567.9
October 213.2 303.5 677.7
November 252.2 454 854.2
December 312.8 474.4 664.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,126.7 cfs, against 271 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 below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 468.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 348.9 and 602.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08276500 begin in 1925, about 101 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 Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM?
The gauge sits at 36.32003, -105.75444, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020101, at an elevation of about 6,050 feet, draining roughly 9,730 square miles.
Can I use Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, 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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