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USGS Streamgage 08294210

Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe, NM

Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe, NM is USGS streamgage 08294210 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020101. It drains a watershed of about 34 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1979. Typical flow runs near 16.4 cfs in July and 13.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
34 sq mi
Gauge elevation
6,540 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020101
Coordinates
35.84611, -105.90972
USGS site number
08294210
Records begin
1979-01-01 (47 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 48 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 0.5 1.1 5.1
February 0.5 1.5 5.9
March 0.5 4.6 13.5
April 2.6 13.4 32
May 9.7 27.5 64.6
June 5.2 28.1 71.3
July 3.5 16.4 34.2
August 2.4 11.8 27.7
September 1.5 8.6 22.8
October 1.3 5 12.6
November 0.5 2.1 9.4
December 0.5 1 6.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe, NM normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 28.1 cfs, against 1 cfs in December, 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 Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.5 and 5.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08294210 begin in 1979, about 47 years, covering roughly 9,123 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe, NM?
The gauge sits at 35.84611, -105.90972, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020101, at an elevation of about 6,540 feet, draining roughly 34 square miles.
Can I use Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near Nambe, 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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