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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Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper rio grande
- Primary gauge 08266820 (USGS)
About Red River below Fish Hatchery, near Questa
Red River below Fish Hatchery - A dynamic waterway shaped by seasonal patterns.
The Red River below the Fish Hatchery, near Questa, New Mexico, is part of the Upper Rio Grande watershed. This river plays a critical role in local hydrology, known for its responsiveness to seasonal changes that, due to the arid Southwest climate, include snowmelt and sporadic monsoon storms.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 185 square miles, the Red River serves as an important water source in a region characterized by long dry stretches and occasional heavy precipitation. The seasonal rhythm of the area sees spring flows driven by high-country snowmelt, which is vital in replenishing water levels in the warmer months. During July to September, monsoon storms can lead to dramatic increases in flow, creating conditions that can lead to flash floods. Understanding the habits of this waterway offers insight into the broader patterns that affect the Upper Rio Grande watershed and its neighboring streams, including Alamitos and Costilla Creeks.
Why the data matters here
Current data from the US Geological Survey (USGS) on the Red River below the Fish Hatchery provides valuable insights into the river's conditions, particularly with regards to discharge measurements. By comparing today's reading against the median for this calendar day across 48 years of historical data, we can better assess the river's performance. This approach allows cottagers, farmers, and flood-watchers to gauge how today's levels stack up against seasonal averages, providing a clearer sense of water availability and potential flood risks in this fluctuating environment.
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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