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 Juan R at Bolack Ranch Brdg near Farmington NM Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for San Juan R at Bolack Ranch Brdg near Farmington NM in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper san juan
- Primary gauge 09357700 (USGS)
About San Juan R at Bolack Ranch Brdg near Farmington NM
San Juan River - A vital flow through the Upper San Juan watershed.
The San Juan River at Bolack Ranch Bridge near Farmington, New Mexico, is an integral part of the Upper San Juan watershed. This river, with a catchment area of approximately 5,790 square miles, facilitates diverse ecological and recreational opportunities. Given the high-country snowmelt that typically feeds this river in spring, it stands as a crucial water source in an otherwise arid region.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the San Juan River is an essential indicator of water levels, especially in this region characterized by long dry stretches punctuated by seasonal influxes from snowmelt and erratic monsoon storms. Monitoring these levels provides insights not just for local fisheries and habitats, but also for agricultural practices and flood management. The data is sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which operates the station for reliable, real-time observations.
By comparing today’s reading against the historical median for this date over the last seven years, users gain a deeper understanding of the river's current state. This perspective is more valuable than a simple elevation figure, as it encapsulates trends and shifts that could affect ecosystem health and usage patterns in the community.
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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