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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Babocomari River near Tombstone Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Babocomari River near Tombstone in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper san pedro
- Primary gauge 09471400 (USGS)
About Babocomari River near Tombstone
Babocomari River - a key contributor to the Upper San Pedro watershed.
The Babocomari River, located near Tombstone, Arizona, is an important stream that contributes to the Upper San Pedro watershed. This river is a significant element of the local hydrology, which experiences marked seasonal variations driven by summer thunderstorms and winter precipitation. The Babocomari runs through a region where intense monsoon storms can lead to sudden and violent flash floods, while winter storms and snowmelt from surrounding high country bolster the flow in larger rivers.
The watershed context
The Babocomari River drains an area of approximately 306 square miles. This river works in conjunction with other nearby waterways, such as Banning Creek, Garden Canyon, and the San Pedro River. The Upper San Pedro watershed serves as a dynamic system where water is vital for the surrounding ecology and local agricultural practices. Due to the arid climate of southeastern Arizona, residents rely heavily on the sporadic flows generated during these seasonal events.
Streamflow variations are not only a natural characteristic of this area but also inform water management practices. The cycle of dry conditions followed by brief periods of intense flow contributes to the unique hydrological landscape of the region.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Babocomari River is essential for understanding water availability and predicting potential flooding events in the area. Today's reading, provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, offers insight by comparing current conditions to the historical median for this day over the station's 26-year period. Understanding how today's flow measures up against the median helps gauge the river’s current health and stability – a crucial factor for local stakeholders, including residents, farmers, and conservationists, whose activities depend on reliable water resources.
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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