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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San Francisco River above Stone Creek near Luna Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for San Francisco River above Stone Creek near Luna in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed san francisco
- Primary gauge 09442540 (USGS)
About San Francisco River above Stone Creek near Luna
San Francisco River above Stone Creek - a high-country river shaped by seasonal rhythms.
The San Francisco River above Stone Creek flows through the arid landscape of New Mexico. This segment of the San Francisco River is characterized by its natural course before it merges with lower reaches. The area experiences a unique hydrological cycle influenced by high-country snowmelt in the spring and the monsoon storms of summer.
The watershed context
This river is part of the San Francisco watershed, which encompasses various tributaries and water bodies, including the Blue River near Clifton, and other reaches of the San Francisco River. The watershed is shaped by the elevation and topography of the region, contributing to a distinct seasonal flow pattern. In the spring, melting snow from the surrounding high country drives increased flows, while the summer months may see short-lived flash floods as monsoon rains come and go. However, the period between these events can lead to extended dry stretches, affecting the river's flow and ecological conditions.
Why the data matters here
Today's data point for the San Francisco River above Stone Creek reflects critical information for understanding the river's status. The USGS collects this data, providing vital insights into daily conditions. Reviewing today's reading against the median for this calendar day over the past year helps gauge how the river's flow compares to typical patterns. This context is especially important in arid regions like New Mexico, where varying flow conditions can significantly impact local ecosystems, agricultural practices, and water resource management.
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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