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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Garden Canyon near Fort Huachuca Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Garden Canyon near Fort Huachuca in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper san pedro
- Primary gauge 09470800 (USGS)
About Garden Canyon near Fort Huachuca
Garden Canyon - a dynamic tributary in the Upper San Pedro watershed.
Nestled near Fort Huachuca, Garden Canyon is a river influenced by the unique climatic patterns of the Arid Southwest. Here, the interplay of summer monsoon thunderstorms and winter storms creates a volatile hydrological landscape, with potential for sudden flash floods during the warmer months and steady flow from snowmelt in the high country during winter. Flanked by the stunning landscapes of southeastern Arizona, Garden Canyon represents an important part of the region's water system.
The watershed context
Garden Canyon is a tributary of the Upper San Pedro watershed, which encompasses a variety of other waterways, including notable peers such as the Babocomari River and Huachuca Canyon. The river's drainage area is about 34 square kilometers (approximately 8.4 square miles) above the monitoring station. This relatively small catchment produces significant hydrological variations, allowing for both bursts of flow during storm events and dry channels in between.
As the waters fluctuate in response to seasonal changes, the river's character evolves, offering insights into the ecological and geological richness of the region. The interactions of water and dry spells shape not only the surrounding environment but also human activity and resource management.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is crucial for understanding the flow dynamics in Garden Canyon. The station captures discharge measurements, providing a real-time look at the river's status. For the casual observer, this information is vital for gauging conditions during outdoor activities, while for locals, it informs decisions around flood preparedness and water resource planning.
Today's reading serves as a benchmark. By comparing the current flow level against the median for this calendar day across the USGS station’s 33 years of recorded data, we gain a more accurate picture of today’s hydrological status than looking at raw elevation alone. This informed approach allows everyone—from cottagers to farmers—to engage with the river's behavior and anticipate natural changes in this vibrant landscape.
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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