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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Big Sandy River at US 93 Bridge, near Wikieup Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Big Sandy River at US 93 Bridge, near Wikieup in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed big sandy 0201
- Primary gauge 09424425 (USGS)
About Big Sandy River at US 93 Bridge, near Wikieup
Big Sandy River - a dynamic desert waterway.
The Big Sandy River at US 93 Bridge is a compelling example of Arizona's unique hydrological patterns. Situated near Wikieup, this segment of the river is influenced by the state's arid climate, characterized by summer monsoon thunderstorms that can lead to impressive flash floods. Conversely, winter storms and seasonal snowmelt from the high-country contribute to the flow of more substantial rivers, giving this river its distinct dynamics.
The watershed context
The Big Sandy River flows within the Big Sandy watershed. This area can experience significant variations in water flow, often running dry between rainfall events. Neighbouring water bodies include the nearby Cofer Hot Spring Outflow and Trout Creek, which contributes further to the region's complex hydrology. As flash floods can arise suddenly due to intense storms, observers should remain vigilant, especially during the summer months when conditions often change rapidly.
Why the data matters here
Today's measurements from the USGS provide crucial insights into the hydrological behavior of the Big Sandy River. With over 8 years of recorded data, the current elevation reading helps gauge conditions that can fluctuate dramatically, highlighting the importance of understanding both immediate readings and historical context. By comparing today's reading with the median for this calendar day, it becomes clear how current conditions stack up against a richer historical backdrop, offering a more nuanced perspective than a raw numeric elevation alone.
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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