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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Cataract Creek at Redlands Crossing near Valle Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Cataract Creek at Redlands Crossing near Valle in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed havasu canyon
- Primary gauge 09404104 (USGS)
About Cataract Creek at Redlands Crossing near Valle
Cataract Creek - a rugged waterway shaped by the desert's extremes.
Cataract Creek flows near Valle, Arizona, carving its path through the unique landscapes of Havasu Canyon. At this station, it presents a dynamic view of a river subject to dramatic changes. The creek has a significant catchment area, draining roughly 1,931 square miles above the station, which highlights its role in the wider hydrological landscape of the region.
The watershed context
The Havasu Canyon watershed is characterized by complex interactions between arid climate patterns and seasonal variability. In the summer, intense monsoon thunderstorms can cause sudden flash floods, rapidly transforming the creek's flow. Conversely, the winter season brings snowmelt from higher elevations, contributing to the larger rivers in the area. Between these events, some channels can run dry, illustrating the sporadic nature of water availability in the desert environment.
Cataract Creek is part of a broader network of waterways, with nearby peers including Cataract Creek below Heather Wash and Cataract Creek below Topocoba Gorge. Each of these segments experiences its own hydrological challenges, influenced by the local climate and topography.
Why the data matters here
Today's readings from the USGS gauge at Cataract Creek show important details about its current state. Understanding the creek's flow in relation to its historical median offers valuable insights into the impact of seasonal weather patterns on local water resources. This comparison against the median for the calendar day helps to contextualize today's level, allowing users to gauge variations that may affect agriculture, recreation, and local wildlife. With over 18 years of record data, the current reading reveals how Cataract Creek is responding to the natural rhythms of the region, a critical piece in managing the creek's dynamics and supporting the communities around it.
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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