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 Blw FR 161H near Holman Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Alamitos Creek Blw FR 161H near Holman in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper rio grande
- Primary gauge 08277150 (USGS)
About Alamitos Creek Blw FR 161H near Holman
Alamitos Creek - a resilient waterway in the arid Southwest.
Alamitos Creek flows below Forest Road 161H near Holman, New Mexico, in the arid landscape of the Upper Rio Grande watershed. This creek is part of a stream network that shapes the ecology and hydrology of the region, which is prone to long dry spells punctuated by seasonal events, particularly high-country snowmelt in spring and summer monsoons.
The watershed context
With a drainage area of approximately 8.3 square miles above the station, Alamitos Creek is one of several water bodies that contribute to the Upper Rio Grande system. It shares its watershed with notable peers such as Alamitos Creek at Forest Road 161D and several reaches of Costilla Creek. These interconnected waterways are vital to supporting both ecological balance and human activities in this semi-arid climate.
The seasonal rhythm here is shaped by the high-country snowmelt that increases flow during the spring, followed by the monsoon season that brings localized heavy rainfall from July to September. During the rest of the year, water levels can decline significantly due to evaporation and prolonged periods without rainfall.
Why the data matters here
Today's water reading from Alamitos Creek is essential for understanding the current conditions of this river. It reflects the ongoing changes in flow and water levels, influenced by both the seasonal patterns in New Mexico and localized weather events. Monitoring is conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which also tracks discharge, providing a comprehensive view of the creek's behavior over time.
Understanding the current flow against the historical median for this day offers critical insights. Today's reading can show how this waterway is responding to climate variability and seasonal changes, giving users important context for activities such as agriculture, local wildlife patterns, and community preparedness for potential flooding during sudden storm events.
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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