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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Cherry Creek near Globe Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Cherry Creek near Globe in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper salt
- Primary gauge 09497980 (USGS)
About Cherry Creek near Globe
Cherry Creek - a vital waterway in Arizona's Upper Salt watershed.
Nestled near Globe, Arizona, Cherry Creek stands out as an important contributor to the hydrology of the Upper Salt watershed. The creek flows through a landscape shaped by the seasonal rhythms of the arid Southwest, where summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to sudden and intense flash floods, while winter storms and higher elevation snowmelt provide a more gradual but essential water source to larger rivers.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 200 square miles, Cherry Creek is a dynamic river that plays a crucial role in conveying precipitation runoff during both summer and winter months. Its neighbors include notable waterways like Canyon Creek and the Salt River, which all contribute to the intricate water network in this region. Given the variable flow patterns in this arid environment, Cherry Creek often experiences periods of dryness between significant weather events, a testament to the nature of desert hydrology.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the flow at Cherry Creek near Globe is managed by the U.S. Geological Survey. The data collected not only helps gauge the immediate health of this vital waterway but also aids in understanding the broader implications of water availability in the area. When reviewing current water levels, it's important to consider today's reading in relation to the median for this calendar day over more than 50 years of recordkeeping. This context allows for a more nuanced understanding of current conditions, as it represents changes and trends in creek behavior influenced by seasonal patterns and climatic shifts.
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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