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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Canada Del Oro Blw Ina Road, near Tucson, AZ. Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Canada Del Oro Blw Ina Road, near Tucson, AZ. in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper santa cruz
- Primary gauge 09486350 (USGS)
About Canada Del Oro Blw Ina Road, near Tucson, AZ.
Canada Del Oro Blw Ina Road - A vital lifeline through the arid landscape.
The Canada Del Oro below Ina Road, located near Tucson, Arizona, serves as a crucial water source within the Upper Santa Cruz watershed. This river channel reflects the unique hydrological patterns associated with the arid Southwest, marked by the interplay of seasonal monsoons and snowmelt from winter storms. The dynamic flow in this area dramatically shifts, bringing forth the potential for significant flash floods in summer, while the winter months see contributions from snowmelt to larger regional rivers.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 255 square miles, the Canada Del Oro runs amidst a network of tributaries and nearby water bodies including the Nogales Wash, Rillito Creek, and various segments of the Santa Cruz River. Each plays a part in the intricate hydrology of this region. The Upper Santa Cruz watershed is characterized by its remarkable fluctuation in water levels; during dry periods, channels can run nearly empty, awaiting the next storm to rejuvenate their flows.
In this region, thunderstorms can produce sudden and violent flash floods, emphasizing the need for vigilance among local residents and visitors. These ephemeral flows are an essential part of the local ecology and water management, feeding into larger systems that support both wildlife and human needs.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the flow data from the Canada Del Oro is vital for monitoring water availability and predicting flood events. With the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operating the station, current measurements provide valuable insights into environmental trends within the watershed.
Today’s reading is critical as it is compared against the median for this calendar day throughout the station’s 34-year record. This contextual perspective allows for a more meaningful interpretation of current conditions rather than relying solely on elevation levels. Such comparisons help gauge the flow's significance against historical norms, informing both local residents and authorities in their water management strategies.
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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