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 Blw Lago Cerrillos near Ponce Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Rio Cerrillos Blw Lago Cerrillos near Ponce in PR, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location PR, United States
- Watershed southern puerto rico
- Primary gauge 50114000 (USGS)
About Rio Cerrillos Blw Lago Cerrillos near Ponce
Rio Cerrillos - A swift stream through Southern Puerto Rico.
Nestled near Ponce, the Rio Cerrillos flows robustly below Lago Cerrillos, forming a significant part of the Southern Puerto Rico watershed. This river plays a vital role in collecting and channeling the region's abundant rainfall, an essential feature of the local hydrology characterized by intense flash flooding, particularly during hurricane events and tropical waves.
The watershed context
The Rio Cerrillos drains an area of approximately 17.8 square miles, receiving runoff directly from the surrounding landscape. The Southern Puerto Rico watershed encompasses various waterways, including several canals and streams that serve agricultural and ecological purposes. Neighbouring waterways like the Aes Intake Canal and multiple segments of the Canal de Juana Diaz are vital to the intricate network of water systems in the area, influencing both water quality and availability for local use.
The tropical island setting leads to sharp fluctuations in water levels, with significant rises occurring within hours following rainfall. This rapid response highlights the dynamic nature of the Rio Cerrillos and its ability to carry water swiftly away from the higher elevations into surrounding areas.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading at Rio Cerrillos is crucial for understanding the current state of the stream. It provides a measurement of water elevation and flow conditions compared to historical records, allowing for a more contextual understanding of its meaning beyond mere numbers. Current data reflects the river's state relative to the median for this calendar day over the past 50 years, as maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This approach offers a clearer picture of trends and anomalies in water behavior, helping residents and stakeholders prepare for potential flooding or water scarcity events influenced by the unique hydrological patterns of Southern Puerto Rico.
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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