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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Florence-Casa Grande Canal, near Florence, AZ. Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Florence-Casa Grande Canal, near Florence, AZ. in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed middle gila
- Primary gauge 09475500 (USGS)
About Florence-Casa Grande Canal, near Florence, AZ.
Florence-Casa Grande Canal - a vital artery in the arid landscape.
Nestled in the dry expanses of southern Arizona, the Florence-Casa Grande Canal serves as an essential waterway for irrigation within the Middle Gila watershed. This canal, located near Florence, is crucial for local agriculture and supports ecosystems that adapt to the region's arid conditions.
The watershed context
The canal is part of the Middle Gila watershed, an area characterized by the seasonal rhythm of the Sonoran Desert. Here, summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to flash floods, while winter storms and the melting snow from higher elevations provide a more sustained flow to larger rivers. While many channels can run dry between these events, the Florence-Casa Grande Canal plays a significant role in capturing and distributing available water, ensuring the surrounding agricultural lands receive the moisture they require.
Nearby, the Gila River serves as a key companion to the canal, and stations along its reach, such as the Gila River at Kelvin and the Gila River below Coolidge Dam, monitor similar hydrological patterns. This interconnected water system underscores the importance of understanding water levels, flow, and seasonal changes in this arid environment.
Why the data matters here
The Florence-Casa Grande Canal's water data is crucial for farmers, land managers, and residents. The US Geological Survey (USGS) provides real-time measurements that reflect fluctuations due to precipitation patterns and land usage demands. Today’s reading gives insight into the canal’s water levels in relation to the historical median for this calendar day, over a record of more than 42 years. This historical context allows users to understand how current conditions compare to typical levels and provides a more informed view than simply looking at the raw elevation number. By analyzing these readings, stakeholders can make better decisions that reflect the realities of water availability in this dynamic and often dry environment.
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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