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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Black Rvr Blw Pumping Plant, near Point of Pines Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Black Rvr Blw Pumping Plant, near Point of Pines in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed black 0101
- Primary gauge 09489500 (USGS)
About Black Rvr Blw Pumping Plant, near Point of Pines
Black River Below Pumping Plant - A dynamic flow in an arid landscape.
The Black River, below the Pumping Plant near Point of Pines, Arizona, is a vital stretch of water within the arid Southwest. This river section plays a crucial role in the local hydrology, characterized by significant seasonal fluctuations influenced by both summer monsoon thunderstorms and winter snowmelt. Spanning the edge of a dramatic desert ecosystem, the Black River's waters rise and fall dramatically throughout the year.
The watershed context
The Black River is situated within the Black Watershed and drains an extensive area of approximately 560 square miles upstream of the station. This vast catchment captures a variety of water from rainfall and snowmelt, feeding into the river and creating opportunities for diverse ecological interactions. Neighboring water bodies, including the Big Bonito Creek and North Fork Thomas Creek, showcase the interconnected nature of this environment, essential for ecologically significant habitats.
As the seasons change, this stretch of river presents powerful dynamics; the summer brings intense monsoon storms capable of leading to flash floods, while winter storms contribute to significant runoff from the high country. However, during dry spells, many channels in the area can run completely dry, marking the striking contrast that characterizes life in the arid Southwest.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the conditions of the Black River is crucial for multiple stakeholders, including local farmers, fishery managers, and recreational users. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates this station, providing flow measurements that are vital for assessing the water's availability and consistency throughout the year. Today’s reading is pivotal as it allows comparison against the median for this calendar day from the station's 50-year historical data. Such comparisons offer insights into current conditions, reflecting fluctuations due to seasonal events and aiding in resource management. Raw elevation readings are useful, but situating them within the context of historical medians offers a more nuanced understanding of water availability and facilitates better decision-making for all who depend on this vital resource.
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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