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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Animas River at Farmington Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Animas River at Farmington in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed animas
- Primary gauge 09364500 (USGS)
About Animas River at Farmington
Animas River at Farmington - A vital waterway in the Southwestern landscape.
The Animas River flows through the heart of the high desert of New Mexico, offering a lifeline through the arid landscapes while connecting communities and supporting diverse ecosystems. This vital river travels amongst its peers, such as the Animas River at Durango and the Animas River below Aztec, contributing to a broader watershed that captures the nuanced rhythm of seasonal waters.
The watershed context
Draining an area of approximately 1,360 square miles, the Animas River at Farmington serves as a critical water source within its watershed. The high-country snowmelt from the surrounding mountains typically drives the spring flows, leading to increased river levels during that season. However, this flow often faces an abrupt decline as the region enters its long dry stretches, typical of Southwest hydrology, where the landscape experiences minimal precipitation until the monsoon season.
From July to September, monsoon storms can introduce sudden flash floods, altering the river’s flow temporarily and impacting both natural ecosystems and human activities along its banks. The Animas River, along with its associated streams and tributaries, plays an essential role in both flood mitigation and resource allocation during the drier periods that characterize this region.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Animas River at Farmington is crucial for understanding its health and the services it provides. The US Geological Survey (USGS) station measures not just elevation but also discharge, giving a comprehensive look at the river’s behavior and variability over time. Today's reading is compared against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record, which spans over 50 years. This comparison is particularly insightful as it reveals patterns and deviations from the expected based on historical data, helping residents and stakeholders make informed decisions regarding water use and management during both wet and dry periods.
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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