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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Cofer Hot Spring Outflow near Wikieup Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Cofer Hot Spring Outflow near Wikieup in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed big sandy 0201
- Primary gauge 09424422 (USGS)
About Cofer Hot Spring Outflow near Wikieup
Cofer Hot Spring Outflow - A vital stream born from geothermal springs.
The Cofer Hot Spring Outflow provides a unique contribution to the Big Sandy watershed near Wikieup, Arizona. This river segment emerges from geothermal springs, delivering warm waters that stand in contrast to the typically arid landscape of the Southwest. The unpopulated surroundings, characterized by rugged terrain and sparse vegetation, let this water-body stand apart as a noteworthy point in the area’s hydrological signature.
The watershed context
The Cofer Hot Spring Outflow flows into the Big Sandy River system, which is subject to the dynamic weather patterns characteristic of arid regions. Summer monsoons can lead to sudden and intense flash floods, while winter storms bring essential snowmelt from the surrounding high country. The Big Sandy watershed, in which this outflow is situated, supports a varied ecosystem that relies on unpredictable water availability, as channels may run dry between periods of significant rainfall or snowmelt.
This river serves as a critical water source not only for the ecosystem but also for other waterways in the vicinity, such as the Big Sandy River at the US 93 Bridge and Trout Creek above Knight Creek. These connections highlight the importance of the Cofer Hot Spring Outflow in maintaining flow and supporting life in an otherwise dry environment.
Why the data matters here
Current measurements from the USGS monitoring station reflect the flow rates from the Cofer Hot Spring Outflow, which are essential for understanding both the immediate environmental conditions and the broader patterns of water availability in the Big Sandy watershed. Tracking water flow is vital, especially given the volatile weather patterns that can lead to both drought and flooding.
Considering the past year of recorded data, today’s reading provides insight into the ongoing water conditions relative to historical averages. For accurate comparisons, this reading is compared against the median for this date observed over the record year maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey. Understanding these metrics empowers local stakeholders, including ecosystem managers and residents, to make informed decisions about resource usage and conservation efforts amidst the challenges posed by arid Southwestern hydrology.
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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