Nibi Metrics
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics turns raw gauge readings from official hydrometric networks into something a person standing on a dock can actually use: is the water high or low for today, which way is it moving, and how unusual is this? This page explains where every number on the platform comes from and what we do to it along the way.
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Alamitos Creek at Forest Road 161D near Holman Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Alamitos Creek at Forest Road 161D near Holman in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper rio grande
- Primary gauge 08277130 (USGS)
About Alamitos Creek at Forest Road 161D near Holman
Alamitos Creek - a vital watercourse in New Mexico’s Upper Rio Grande watershed.
Alamitos Creek flows near Holman, New Mexico, within the expansive Upper Rio Grande watershed. This river is part of a dynamic hydrological landscape characterized by high-country snowmelt driving spring flows, while monsoon storms from July to September bring the potential for flash floods. As the climate fluctuates between dry spells and the rush of seasonal storms, Alamitos Creek serves as a crucial resource for the surrounding ecosystem and communities.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the flow of Alamitos Creek is essential for understanding water availability and ecological health in this arid region. With a drainage area of roughly 5.9 square miles draining above the Forest Road 161D gauge, the creek's flow can be highly variable. Utilizing data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) allows local stakeholders to track flow conditions, which is critical for agricultural, recreational, and conservation interests.
Daily readings from the gauge not only reflect current conditions but also help compare present levels against historical medians. This comparison is instrumental in managing water resources effectively, particularly during periods when monsoon storms may lead to sudden flooding or when long dry stretches threaten water availability for crops and wildlife.
Today’s reading will reflect this resource's status in relation to the median for this date based on one year of record. Understanding the significance of these metrics is valuable for those relying on Alamitos Creek's waters.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
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