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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East Verde River near Childs Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for East Verde River near Childs in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower verde
- Primary gauge 09507980 (USGS)
About East Verde River near Childs
East Verde River - A dynamic force of nature.
The East Verde River flows with life through the arid landscape near Childs, Arizona, nestled within the Lower Verde watershed. This river is a crucial component of the region's hydrology, responding dramatically to seasonal shifts. Its resilience is tested by the intense weather patterns characteristic of the Arid Southwest, where summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to torrential flash floods, while winter storms and higher elevation snowmelt inform the river's rhythms.
The watershed context
As part of the Lower Verde watershed, the East Verde River collects water from a drainage area of approximately 331 square miles. This expansive catchment channels water from various sources, supporting both the ecology of the region and the communities that rely on it. The river moves through a landscape shaped by its peers, including Fossil Creek, Bartlett Reservoir, and Sycamore Creek. These connections provide insights into the larger hydrological system at play, illustrating how water moves through this arid region, often shifting from dry to streaming life with the changing seasons.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the East Verde River is vital not just for local ecosystems but also for flood management and agricultural planning. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measures not only the water levels but also the discharge, giving a comprehensive view of the river's health and behavior. Today’s river measurement provides essential context; for instance, when comparing today’s reading against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record—over a span of 50 years—it becomes clear how current conditions are aligned with or diverging from typical patterns. This information is invaluable for understanding both the immediate environment and the long-term trends that influence water resource management in the region.
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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