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 Sumner Dam Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Pecos River below Sumner Dam in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper pecos
- Primary gauge 08384500 (USGS)
About Pecos River below Sumner Dam
Pecos River below Sumner Dam - A vital artery in the high desert landscape.
The Pecos River below Sumner Dam winds through the arid terrain of New Mexico, harnessing the region's seasonal rhythms to sustain its flow. This river plays a critical role in the Upper Pecos watershed, providing water to a diverse range of ecosystems and surrounding agricultural activities.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 4,390 square miles above the station, the Pecos River below Sumner Dam reflects the dynamic and sometimes harsh hydrology of the region. The majority of the flow is influenced by seasonal snowmelt from the higher elevations, particularly in spring. As temperatures rise, runoff from the melting snow contributes to increased water levels, crucial for maintaining the river's ecology.
During the summer months, from July to September, monsoon storms can bring heavy rains that may lead to flash floods. This peak in flow can contrast sharply with long, dry stretches where precipitation is sparse, highlighting the extremes of arid Southwest hydrology.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring water levels at the Pecos River below Sumner Dam is important for both ecological management and agricultural planning. By comparing today’s reading to the historical median for this date, we can assess water availability and trends in the river’s health. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates this station, providing essential data for understanding the river's patterns.
Today’s water level will be compared against the median for this calendar day across more than 50 years of data. This approach offers a more meaningful insight into current conditions, reflecting the nuanced nature of hydrologic changes rather than simply noting raw elevation figures.
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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