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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Brawley Wash near Three Points, AZ. Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Brawley Wash near Three Points, AZ. in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed rillito
- Primary gauge 09487000 (USGS)
About Brawley Wash near Three Points, AZ.
Brawley Wash - An essential waterway in Arizona's arid landscape.
Brawley Wash, located near Three Points, Arizona, is an integral river in the Rillito watershed. This waterway plays a vital role in the region's hydrology, particularly during the summer monsoon season when intense thunderstorms can lead to rapid and often violent flash floods. These seasonal events are essential for replenishing the watercourses that can dry up between such occurrences.
The watershed context
Brawley Wash contributes to the Rillito watershed, which encompasses a range of other notable waterways. Nearby peer rivers like Barrel Canyon near Sonoita and Cienega Creek, along with Pantano Wash, exemplify the tributary network that weaves through this part of Arizona. The wash drains an impressive area of approximately 776 square miles, capturing runoff and moisture during key weather events.
The region experiences distinct seasonal variations, with the winter months bringing additional precipitation primarily derived from high-country snowmelt, further feeding the larger rivers and maintaining the ecological balance. The combination of summer storms and winter snows creates a complex interplay of water flow that is characteristic of the arid Southwest.
Why the data matters here
The data from the US Geological Survey (USGS) provides crucial insights into the stream flow and discharge of Brawley Wash. Observing the wash's current readings against historical medians allows for a more informed view of its behavior compared to raw elevation metrics. This context is particularly useful for local residents and stakeholders, enabling them to monitor conditions and anticipate potential flooding risks, especially during the intense summer storms.
Today’s data, drawn from over 36 years of records, is crucial for understanding Brawley Wash’s flow regime and its fluctuations throughout the year. By comparing today's measurements against the median for this date, users can gauge how current conditions stack up against historical norms, providing a clearer picture of the waterway’s reliability and flow health.
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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