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USGS Streamgage 08329928

Rio Grande near Alameda, NM

Rio Grande near Alameda, NM is USGS streamgage 08329928 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020203. It drains a watershed of about 17,210 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1989. Typical flow runs near 590.1 cfs in July and 1,378.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
17,210 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,986 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020203
Coordinates
35.182, -106.65194
USGS site number
08329928
Records begin
1989-03-01 (37 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 37 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 417.7 620.8 963.8
February 438.5 639.4 1,057
March 449.2 820.2 1,991
April 488 1,378.5 3,830.7
May 577.7 2,296.5 5,154.5
June 400.8 1,052.2 5,127
July 242.7 590.1 1,792.8
August 200.6 496 1,136.7
September 108.1 376.3 877.3
October 135.9 338.6 729.4
November 306 690.4 1,347.8
December 442.1 780.5 1,424.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rio Grande near Alameda, NM normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2,296.5 cfs, against 338.6 cfs in October, 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 Alameda, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 620.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 417.7 and 963.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rio Grande near Alameda, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08329928 begin in 1989, about 37 years, covering roughly 8,453 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Rio Grande near Alameda, NM?
The gauge sits at 35.182, -106.65194, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020203, at an elevation of about 4,986 feet, draining roughly 17,210 square miles.
Can I use Rio Grande near Alameda, 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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