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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Crir Lwr Main Drain Blw Tyson WW, near Ehrenberg Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Crir Lwr Main Drain Blw Tyson WW, near Ehrenberg in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed imperial reservoir
- Primary gauge 09429070 (USGS)
About Crir Lwr Main Drain Blw Tyson WW, near Ehrenberg
Crir Lwr Main Drain Blw Tyson WW - a vital waterway in the arid Southwest.
The Crir Lwr Main Drain Blw Tyson WW is an important river in the heart of Arizona, providing essential flow within the Imperial Reservoir watershed. This waterway plays a crucial role in the local hydrology, capturing runoff and delivering it downstream to support a range of needs in this arid region. The dynamics of the river are influenced by the annual rhythm of precipitation and snowmelt, with a stark contrast between the intense summer monsoon thunderstorms and the milder winter storms that occasionally bring snow to higher elevations.
The watershed context
The Crir Lwr Main Drain flows through a landscape where summer months often witness violent flash floods triggered by monsoon thunderstorms. During these events, water rushes through the channel, replenishing the surrounding areas. In contrast, winter storms bring precipitation that seeps into the groundwater and contributes to the flow of the river as snowmelt in the higher elevations, providing another source of water during the drier months. This combination of weather patterns results in a unique hydrological profile, where channels may run dry between significant rainfall and runoff events.
Neighboring bodies of water such as the Colorado River below Palo Verde Dam and the Imperial Reservoir at Imperial Dam interact with this drainage system, showcasing the interconnected nature of rivers in this desert ecosystem. Each river, including the Crir Lwr Main Drain, fulfills a role in supplementing agricultural needs and habitat for local wildlife.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the flow at the Crir Lwr Main Drain is essential for understanding water availability in an area where every drop counts. The current reading from the USGS allows for a critical comparison against the historical median for this date, giving context to current conditions. Averages drawn from the record of over 17 years guide water management and preparedness initiatives, particularly in the face of potential flood events or prolonged dry spells. This data is not just numbers; it represents the lifeblood of a challenging environment that depends on precise and timely water management to sustain both human activities and natural ecosystems.
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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