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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Rio Cerrillos above Lago Cerrillos near Ponce Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Rio Cerrillos above Lago Cerrillos near Ponce in PR, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location PR, United States
- Watershed southern puerto rico
- Primary gauge 50113800 (USGS)
About Rio Cerrillos above Lago Cerrillos near Ponce
Rio Cerrillos - A vital waterway in Southern Puerto Rico.
Nestled above Lago Cerrillos near Ponce, the Rio Cerrillos serves as a crucial stream in the Southern Puerto Rico watershed. Spanning a drainage area of roughly 31 square kilometers, this river functions within a dynamic landscape characterized by rapid changes in water level, driven primarily by heavy rainfall. In the unique tropical island hydrology of this region, flash floods are a year-round concern, often exacerbated by hurricanes and tropical systems.
The watershed context
The Rio Cerrillos finds its place amidst several notable water bodies, including its peers, such as the Aes Intake Canal at Canal de Patillas and various segments of the Canal de Juana Diaz. These connections form a network of waterways that are integral to both the ecology and the management of water resources in Southern Puerto Rico. The region's steep basins can rise in water levels sharply, reflecting the influence of precipitation and the island's climatic patterns.
As the rain-driven waterscourse courses through its catchment, its flow plays an essential role during both wet and dry periods. Local ecosystems depend on the variations in flow, as they support diverse species and habitats unique to this tropical environment.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Rio Cerrillos is critical, especially considering the flash flood risks associated with its hydrology. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) measures the river's flow and provides real-time data that helps communities prepare for potential flooding events. With 38 years of historical data, today's reading can be compared against the median for this date, providing valuable context for current conditions. Understanding these variations is crucial for effectively managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the Southern Puerto Rico region.
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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