Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 08393610

Rio Hondo near Roswell, NM

Rio Hondo near Roswell, NM is USGS streamgage 08393610 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13060008. It drains a watershed of about 2,900 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1997. Typical flow runs near 3.3 cfs in July and 3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
2,900 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,496 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13060008
Coordinates
33.40877, -104.47172
USGS site number
08393610
Records begin
1997-06-01 (29 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 29 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 2.6 7.5 10.8
February 1.9 3.4 7.9
March 1.6 2.8 5
April 1.6 3 6.6
May 1.3 2.7 13
June 1.1 3.1 12.5
July 1.3 3.3 19.6
August 1.2 3.5 24.5
September 1.3 3.3 19.5
October 1.5 3.2 17.1
November 1.9 4.3 11.1
December 2.3 7.2 12

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rio Hondo near Roswell, NM normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 7.5 cfs, against 2.7 cfs in May, 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 Hondo near Roswell, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 7.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2.6 and 10.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rio Hondo near Roswell, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08393610 begin in 1997, about 29 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 Hondo near Roswell, NM?
The gauge sits at 33.40877, -104.47172, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13060008, at an elevation of about 3,496 feet, draining roughly 2,900 square miles.
Can I use Rio Hondo near Roswell, 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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