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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Maestas Creek near Rociada Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Maestas Creek near Rociada in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed mora
- Primary gauge 07218635 (USGS)
About Maestas Creek near Rociada
Maestas Creek - a vital waterway in the Mora watershed.
Maestas Creek winds its way near Rociada, New Mexico, serving as an important tributary in the Mora watershed. This region's hydrology is characterized by significant variability, heavily influenced by the seasonal rhythms of high-country snowmelt and the monsoon patterns that characterize the summers. As spring temperatures rise, accelerated snowmelt contributes to the flows in major rivers, making it a critical period for downstream ecosystems and water supply. The summer months bring the potential for intense monsoon storms, which can lead to sudden flash floods, making water management in this arid environment a challenge.
The watershed context
The Mora watershed is a dynamic landscape comprised of several streams and tributaries, including peers such as Canoncito Ditch, Coyote Creek, and Manuelitas Creek. This intricate network supports local agriculture and wildlife while depending on intermittent flows that can vary dramatically due to the prevailing dry conditions. Maestas Creek, although shorter in record history with only two years of data from the U.S. Geological Survey, plays a crucial role in connecting these bodies of water.
Why the data matters here
The monitoring of Maestas Creek is essential for understanding its flow dynamics and the health of the Mora watershed overall. Today's reading provides key insights into current water levels, facilitating informed decision-making for those reliant on this waterway. By comparing today's measurement against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record, we gain valuable context beyond the mere elevation. It allows cottagers, farmers, and local communities to appreciate the broader implications of water availability and to respond to changing conditions 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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