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USGS Streamgage 08331160

Rio Grande near Bosque Farms, NM

Rio Grande near Bosque Farms, NM is USGS streamgage 08331160 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020203. It drains a watershed of about 17,718 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2006. Typical flow runs near 167.8 cfs in July and 473.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
17,718 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,860 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020203
Coordinates
34.87056, -106.72
USGS site number
08331160
Records begin
2006-03-16 (20 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 19 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 399.5 596.6 813.8
February 443.7 618.1 897.6
March 237.9 556 1,507.9
April 116.5 473.1 3,068.7
May 125.5 945.7 4,279
June 81.8 492.9 4,144
July 36.9 167.8 1,192.2
August 25.5 121 713.9
September 18.9 48.3 435.5
October 29 108.8 694.8
November 292.2 602.6 1,191.1
December 436.6 757.2 1,447.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rio Grande near Bosque Farms, NM normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 945.7 cfs, against 48.3 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 near Bosque Farms, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 596.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 399.5 and 813.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rio Grande near Bosque Farms, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08331160 begin in 2006, about 20 years, covering roughly 7,031 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Rio Grande near Bosque Farms, NM?
The gauge sits at 34.87056, -106.72, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020203, at an elevation of about 4,860 feet, draining roughly 17,718 square miles.
Can I use Rio Grande near Bosque Farms, 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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