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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Black River above Malaga Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Black River above Malaga in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper pecos black
- Primary gauge 08405500 (USGS)
About Black River above Malaga
Black River above Malaga - a key flow point in the Upper Pecos-Black watershed.
The Black River flows through the arid landscape of New Mexico, positioned above Malaga where it plays a critical role in the hydrology of the Upper Pecos-Black watershed. This river reaches its peak flows primarily during the spring when high-country snowmelt from the surrounding mountains contributes significantly to its flow levels. As the summer months approach, the river may experience fluctuations due to the monsoon storms that sweep through the region, occasionally leading to flash floods that reshape its banks and makeup.
The watershed context
Draining an area of roughly 371 square miles, the Black River above Malaga not only contributes to the integrity of this watershed but also sustains the ecosystems and human activities that depend on its waters. The various peers of the Black River, including locations like the Black River at Harkey Crossing and the Black River at Malaga, are similarly influenced by the seasonal hydrological patterns. The river is a vital component in this landscape, especially during periods of high flow that coincide with seasonal melt and rains, enabling habitats to thrive and providing resources for local agriculture and recreational activities.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading from the Black River above Malaga is significant as it compares to the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record, spanning over 50 years. Observing this figure provides context far more nuanced than raw elevation alone, reflecting ongoing hydrological trends that can impact local ecosystems and water supply. The data is managed and provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ensuring that stakeholders ranging from farmers to flood-watchers can make informed decisions based on current river conditions.
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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