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 below Avalon Dam Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Pecos River below Avalon Dam in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper pecos black
- Primary gauge 08404000 (USGS)
About Pecos River below Avalon Dam
Pecos River below Avalon Dam - A vital artery in the dry Southwest.
The Pecos River below Avalon Dam serves as an essential waterway, threading through the arid landscape of New Mexico. Positioned within the Upper Pecos-Black watershed, this segment of the Pecos River contributes significantly to the regional hydrology, particularly after high-country snowmelt in spring and during monsoon flows from July to September.
The watershed context
This river stretches through a drainage area of approximately 18,080 square miles, demonstrating its extensive reach across the southwestern terrain. The river plays a critical role in supporting the environment and various communities that rely on its flow. As neighboring peers like the Black River and numerous smaller draws and canals intersect the region, the Pecos River maintains its importance amid the vast networks of rivers and streams.
In this arid landscape, water levels can fluctuate dramatically. Long stretches of dry periods can occur between storm events, followed by the potential for flash floods during the monsoonal season. Understanding these dynamics is essential for local stakeholders, including farmers and residents who depend on this waterway.
Why the data matters here
Current data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides vital insights into the flow of the Pecos River below Avalon Dam. These readings enable comparisons to historical records spanning over 50 years, emphasizing the river's behavior relative to median values for the current calendar day. By focusing on today's measurement rather than a static elevation, users can better grasp the waterway's flow patterns and environmental implications. This approach aids in anticipating conditions that might affect agriculture, water supply, and even emergency management for flash floods, critical for both policy-makers and those living near the river.
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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