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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Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed burro
- Primary gauge 09424447 (USGS)
About Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad
Burro Creek - A dynamic watercourse shaped by nature's extremes.
Burro Creek, located at the Old US 93 Bridge near Bagdad, Arizona, serves as a vital component of the Burro watershed. With its watershed covering approximately 611 square miles, this river highlights the unique hydrological patterns characteristic of the arid Southwest. Seasonal fluctuations play a significant role in influencing its flow, which can vary dramatically between periods of heavy precipitation and dry spells.
The watershed context
The Burro Creek watershed is shaped by the region’s distinct arid climate. Summer months often bring monsoon thunderstorms that can lead to flash floods, transforming the typically gentle stream into a rushing torrent. In contrast, the winter season sees the influence of high-country snowmelt, feeding the larger rivers that flow through the region, although many channels may run dry between these significant weather events. This dynamic nature of Burro Creek provides a critical habitat for local wildlife while also serving the surrounding communities.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the flow conditions of Burro Creek, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey, is crucial for understanding both the volume of water in the creek and how it responds to changing weather patterns. The current gauge reading offers insights into the creek's status relative to its historical data, reminding residents and visitors alike of the importance of water levels in this region. Today's reading can be evaluated against the median for this calendar day across the station's 46 years of recorded history, providing context for current conditions and aiding in flood preparedness and ecological management.
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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