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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Pecos River at Red Bluff Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Pecos River at Red Bluff in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper pecos black
- Primary gauge 08407500 (USGS)
About Pecos River at Red Bluff
Pecos River at Red Bluff - A vital contributor to the Upper Pecos-Black watershed.
Flowing with life through the landscape of New Mexico, the Pecos River at Red Bluff is an essential waterway within the Upper Pecos-Black watershed. This stretch of river supports both the local ecology and the communities nearby, making it a crucial resource in a region defined by its arid climate.
The watershed context
The Pecos River at Red Bluff is part of a broader watershed that spans approximately 19,540 square miles. This vast drainage area captures water from the surrounding high-country, where snowmelt brings significant flows each spring. During the summer months, the region often experiences long dry stretches interrupted by monsoon storms that can lead to dramatic and sudden increases in water levels. The river plays a critical role in channeling this water towards downstream users and habitats.
Nearby rivers, including the Black River, which flows through various stretches in the vicinity, share the ecological and hydrological characteristics of the region. As the Pecos River meanders through the landscape, it connects these waterways, creating a network essential for local wildlife and human activities alike.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Pecos River at Red Bluff is crucial for understanding the river's health and providing essential information to local farmers, anglers, and residents. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates this site, measuring both the water levels and discharge, giving stakeholders critical insights into current conditions and trends over time.
Today's reading is essential when compared to the median for this calendar day over the station's 50 years of historical data. This comparison helps to contextualize current water conditions, revealing whether today's levels are typical, high, or low for this time of year. Understanding these fluctuations is vital for effective water resource management, especially in an arid environment like that of New Mexico, where every drop counts.
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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