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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Lake Avalon near Carlsbad N Mex Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Lake Avalon near Carlsbad N Mex in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper pecos black
- Primary gauge 08403800 (USGS)
About Lake Avalon near Carlsbad N Mex
Lake Avalon - a vital waterbody in the arid Southwest.
Lake Avalon, located near Carlsbad, New Mexico, serves as a significant source of water in the Upper Pecos-Black watershed. Surrounded by the unique landscape of the arid Southwest, this lake plays a critical role in the local hydrology, especially during the seasonal transitions of high-country snowmelt in spring and the monsoon storms that sweep through the region from July to September.
## The watershed context The Upper Pecos-Black watershed, which drains approximately 18,070 square miles, is characterized by its variable hydrologic conditions. This area experiences long dry stretches interspersed with periods of intense precipitation, primarily driven by monsoonal systems that can lead to flash flooding. Lake Avalon, situated within this watershed, supports the ecological balance and provides essential water resources for the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Nearby water bodies include the Black River at various points, as well as several smaller draws that contribute to the complex hydrological network. Understanding how Lake Avalon fits into this broader landscape is vital for effectively managing water resources during the dry spells and ensuring sufficient availability during the wetter months.
## Why the data matters here Monitoring data for Lake Avalon near Carlsbad, provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is crucial for local stakeholders. While this station does not measure discharge, it offers insights into lake levels that reflect the broader climatic patterns affecting the region. Today's reading will be assessed against the median for this calendar day over the past nine years to highlight any significant changes in water level. This comparison is essential for recognizing trends, especially in an area where water scarcity is a recurring challenge due to its arid conditions. Understanding fluctuations in lake levels helps in making informed decisions regarding water management and conservation efforts in the face of climate variability.
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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