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 Usabon at Highway 162 near Barranquitas Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Rio Usabon at Highway 162 near Barranquitas in PR, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location PR, United States
- Watershed eastern puerto rico
- Primary gauge 50043197 (USGS)
About Rio Usabon at Highway 162 near Barranquitas
Rio Usabon - A dynamic river responding to rainfall.
Nestled within the Eastern Puerto Rico watershed, the Rio Usabon flows seamlessly at Highway 162 near Barranquitas. This river is part of a network that showcases the unique hydrology characteristic of tropical islands—where rainfall fuels the landscape and elevates water levels dramatically.
The watershed context
The Rio Usabon has a drainage area of approximately 8.6 square miles (about 22.3 square kilometers), draining the swift basins that are typical of the region’s geography. These short and steep tributary systems respond rapidly to precipitation, and their water levels can change significantly in a matter of hours. Surrounding waters, including Lago Carite and several quebradas such as Quebrada Grande and Quebrada Josefina, further contribute to the hydrological dynamics in this part of Puerto Rico.
The tropical climate here means that the region can experience heavy rainfall year-round, leading to potential flash floods, especially during hurricane season. The Rio Usabon, along with its peers, plays a crucial role in managing the watershed's flow, impacting nearby ecosystems and communities alike.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Rio Usabon is essential, particularly given the potential for sudden flooding. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) assesses the river to provide real-time information on its flow and water levels. This helps cottagers, farmers, and residents understand and prepare for water conditions that might affect their activities or safety.
Today's reading at the gauge measures the river's current level compared to the median for this calendar day across 19 years of historical data. This comparison offers critical context beyond mere elevation, revealing trends and anomalies that inform local decision-making. The ongoing data collection is vital for those who rely on this waterway for various uses.
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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