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 Grande above US Highway 380 near San Antonio Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Rio Grande above US Highway 380 near San Antonio in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed rio grande albuquerque
- Primary gauge 08355490 (USGS)
About Rio Grande above US Highway 380 near San Antonio
Rio Grande - A vital artery in the arid Southwest.
The Rio Grande above US Highway 380 near San Antonio forms an essential part of the landscape in New Mexico, serving as a lifeline through the region's dry stretches. This section of the river is stationed within the larger Rio Grande-Albuquerque watershed, which plays a crucial role in the hydrology of the area, particularly during the spring thaw and summer monsoon seasons.
The watershed context
Draining a catchment of approximately 28,435 square miles, the flow dynamics of the Rio Grande reflect the unique high-country snowmelt that fuels spring flows across major waterways in the Southwest. As the seasonal snows melt, they contribute to rising water levels and invigorate the river's course. However, from July to September, the region often experiences intense monsoon storms that can lead to flash flooding, creating a stark contrast to the generally dry periods that dominate the climate for much of the year.
Peers and connections
The Rio Grande above US Highway 380 is connected to several crucial measuring stations nearby, including the North Floodway Channel near Alameda and the Rio Grande at the Albuquerque and Isleta Lakes sites. These measurements provide broader insights into the water levels and overall health of the river, highlighting the interconnected nature of the watershed's system.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the water levels at this station is vital for various stakeholders, including farmers, anglers, and flood watchers. Monitoring the river helps inform the management of water resources in this arid environment, allowing users to anticipate fluctuations that can affect agriculture, recreation, and safety.
Today's water reading, taken from the USGS monitoring station, provides a critical reference point. By comparing current levels against the median for this calendar day, which has been measured over the past 21 years, waterusers can better assess the situation. This contextual information is far more useful than looking at raw elevation alone, as it reflects the historical patterns of the river's behavior in this unique hydrological setting.
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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