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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Fort Sumner Main Canal near Fort Sumner Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Fort Sumner Main Canal near Fort Sumner in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper pecos
- Primary gauge 08385000 (USGS)
About Fort Sumner Main Canal near Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner Main Canal - A vital irrigation source in the Upper Pecos watershed.
The Fort Sumner Main Canal serves as an essential waterway near Fort Sumner, New Mexico, playing a key role in local irrigation within the Upper Pecos watershed. This canal channels water that is crucial for agriculture, sustaining crops and livestock, particularly given the region's characteristic arid landscape and seasonal weather patterns.
The watershed context
Nestled within the Upper Pecos watershed, the Fort Sumner Main Canal is linked to a network of peers, including the Pecos River below Sumner Dam and Pecos River near Dunlap. The canal draws from the unique hydrology of the area, where high-country snowmelt during spring leads to enhanced flows in the major rivers. As summer approaches, monsoon storms from July to September can induce sudden flash floods, a rhythm that marks the ecological character of the region.
This canal does not have a specified drainage area, but it is pivotal in managing water resources amid the long dry stretches typical of the arid Southwest. The interplay of seasonal snowmelt and occasional heavy rainfalls underscores the dynamic and sometimes unpredictable nature of water in this region.
Why the data matters here
Current data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reveals ongoing measurements of both water elevation and discharge for the Fort Sumner Main Canal. Today's flow levels are a vital indicator for local farmers and water managers, providing insights that are essential for planning and resource management, especially given the fluctuating availability of water in this semi-arid climate.
By comparing today's reading against the median for the calendar day from over 50 years of historical data, water users can make informed decisions that reflect both current and traditional water flow patterns. This context is invaluable in a region where every drop counts, and knowing how today's measurements measure up to historical norms helps to manage the local water supply effectively.
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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