Rio Chama Near LA Puente, NM
USGS Site No: 08284100 • Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Chama Near LA Puente, NM is currently at 100 cfs (Low — 14th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 2.69 ft.
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Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 59 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 202 | Today: 100 cfs |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 532 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 1,010 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 2,650 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 112 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 123 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 130 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 111 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 110 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 113 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 113 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 121 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 132 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 141 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 159 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 171 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 177 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 190 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 294 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 314 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 317 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 418 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 449 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 413 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 411 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 367 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 460 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 403 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 367 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 388 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 386 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 430 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 444 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 443 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 08284100
- State
- NM
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Coordinates
- 36.6627, -106.6334
- Drainage Area
- 480 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 7,083.0
- HUC Code
- 13020102
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
968 cfsMay 11, 2025
- Min discharge
-
17 cfsAug 20, 2025
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam, NMVery Low7.6 mi · 146 cfs
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Rio Brazos at Fishtail Road near Tierra Amarilla, NMNormal10.4 mi · 46 cfs
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Rio Chama Above Chama, NMNormal19.3 mi · 84 cfs
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Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir, NMVery Low23.8 mi · 127 cfs
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Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam, NMVery Low31.8 mi · 153 cfs