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 Hondo at Diamond A Ranch near Roswell Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Rio Hondo at Diamond A Ranch near Roswell in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed rio hondo
- Primary gauge 08390500 (USGS)
About Rio Hondo at Diamond A Ranch near Roswell
Rio Hondo - a vital stream in New Mexico's dry landscape.
The Rio Hondo flows through the rugged terrain near Roswell, New Mexico, offering a significant water source in an arid part of the Southwest. This river gauge at Diamond A Ranch captures the stream's conditions and highlights its importance to the surrounding ecosystem and communities.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 947 square miles, the Rio Hondo watershed is home to a network of tributaries and peers that contribute to its flow. Notable nearby waters include Eagle Creek and the Rio Ruidoso, which also serve as critical water sources in the region. The seasonal rhythm of the area generally sees high-country snowmelt driving spring flows, while July through September often brings monsoon storms that can lead to sudden and intense flash floods.
The flow patterns in the Rio Hondo are influenced by these seasonal changes, and understanding the data provided by the USGS station can help gauge the river's health and predict potential flood events or low-water periods.
Why the data matters here
The USGS data from the Rio Hondo at Diamond A Ranch is crucial for anyone reliant on this waterway. Today's reading from the gauge provides insight into the river's current state, allowing for comparisons against historical medians for this calendar day over the past 50 years. This context is valuable for managing water resources in agricultural, recreational, and environmental interests. By focusing on the median instead of just raw elevation, stakeholders can assess trends and anomalies that impact the river, ensuring better-informed decisions for usage and conservation.
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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