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 near Pecos Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Pecos River near Pecos in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed pecos headwaters
- Primary gauge 08378500 (USGS)
About Pecos River near Pecos
Pecos River - a vital waterway in the arid Southwest.
The Pecos River flows near Pecos, New Mexico, a critical lifeline in a region characterized by dry stretches and seasonal storms. This stretch of the river is part of the Pecos Headwaters watershed, which plays a significant role in capturing and directing the scarce precipitation in the area.
The watershed context
The Pecos River gathers water from a drainage area of approximately 189 square miles upstream of this site. It is surrounded by several noteworthy tributaries, such as Beaver Creek and Gallinas Creek, which also contribute to the regional hydrology. High-country snowmelt typically drives the flow in spring, while the summer months are often punctuated by monsoon storms from July through September, creating conditions for flash floods across the region. This dynamic highlights the importance of the Pecos River as both a source of water and as a gauge of changing weather patterns.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the flow and water levels of the Pecos River is vital for various stakeholders, including farmers, anglers, and flood-watchers. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) monitors this site, providing essential information on discharge levels. Today’s water reading is particularly significant when compared to the historical median for this date, allowing individuals to grasp the river’s current status against its typical patterns over the past 50 years. Access to this data is crucial for managing freshwater resources and preparing for potential flooding, ensuring that the community remains informed and proactive in the face of the region's volatile hydrology.
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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