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 Sumner near Fort Sumner Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Lake Sumner near Fort Sumner in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed pecos headwaters
- Primary gauge 08384000 (USGS)
About Lake Sumner near Fort Sumner
Lake Sumner - a vital water source in the arid Southwest.
Lake Sumner, located near Fort Sumner, New Mexico, serves as an essential reservoir in the Pecos Headwaters watershed. This lake plays a critical role in the local ecosystem and the broader hydrology of the region, particularly in an environment characterized by significant fluctuations in water availability.
## The watershed context The lake is situated within a drainage area of approximately 4,390 square miles. The Pecos Headwaters watershed encompasses a variety of smaller streams, including Beaver Creek, Blue Canyon Creek, and several segments of Gallinas Creek. This network of waterways highlights the importance of maintaining water levels, especially given the region's distinct hydrology. In the arid Southwest, snowmelt during spring can boost flows, while from July to September, monsoon storms may lead to sudden flash floods, followed by long dry stretches. Such climatic patterns emphasize the strategic necessity of lakes like Sumner in managing water resources.
## Why the data matters here Current data for Lake Sumner near Fort Sumner is crucial in understanding how this location is responding to environmental conditions over time. The U.S. Geological Survey provides ongoing measurements that inform local stakeholders about current water levels. These readings are particularly valuable not just as a standalone figure, but when compared to the median levels recorded for this date over the past nine years. By examining today’s reading in relation to historical medians, community members—be they farmers, residents, or outdoor enthusiasts—gain insight into the variability and trends affecting this vital water source. Tracking these changes allows for better planning and resource management in this sensitive and variable ecosystem.
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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