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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Cocopah Diversion from West Main Canal near Somerton Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Cocopah Diversion from West Main Canal near Somerton in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower colorado 0107
- Primary gauge 09528200 (USGS)
About Cocopah Diversion from West Main Canal near Somerton
Cocopah Diversion from West Main Canal near Somerton - A vital conduit in Arizona's irrigation network.
Nestled within the Lower Colorado watershed, the Cocopah Diversion from West Main Canal serves as an essential artery for agricultural irrigation in the arid landscape of southwestern Arizona. Located near Somerton, this diversion channel plays a critical role in managing water supply for the surrounding farmlands, linking numerous water bodies that are pivotal to the region's economy.
The watershed context
The Cocopah Diversion channels water from the larger West Main Canal, which itself is an integral part of the larger Colorado River system. Given the region's hydrology, water availability fluctuates significantly; summer monsoon storms can lead to rapid, intense flash floods, while winter storms contribute to high-country snowmelt that replenishes the Colorado River. This seasonal variability means that the Cocopah Diversion may run dry during periods of low precipitation, requiring careful management to ensure that agricultural demands are met throughout the year.
The diversion is surrounded by several other water bodies, including the All-American Canal and various outlets from the Colorado River. These peers play a complementary role in maintaining the regional water balance and are also critical to the fisheries and ecosystems that rely on this water distribution.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading from the Cocopah Diversion provides valuable insight into current water conditions. The USGS monitors this site, allowing for an understanding of whether water levels align with historical averages for this time of year. By comparing today's measurements against the median for the calendar day over the last 20 years at this location, stakeholders—ranging from farmers to conservationists—can better assess irrigation needs and anticipate fluctuations in water supply. This context helps inform decision-making critical to resource management in an environment characterized by its arid conditions.
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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