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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Gila Drain NO. 1 near Yuma Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Gila Drain NO. 1 near Yuma in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower colorado 0107
- Primary gauge 09529000 (USGS)
About Gila Drain NO. 1 near Yuma
Gila Drain NO. 1 - A critical channel in the Lower Colorado watershed.
The Gila Drain NO. 1 flows near Yuma, Arizona, serving as an important waterway in the arid Southwest. This river channel is embedded within a complex system of waterways that collectively feed into the larger Colorado River basin, highlighting its role in regional water management strategies.
The watershed context
As part of the Lower Colorado watershed, Gila Drain NO. 1 plays a crucial role in the local hydrology, particularly in managing available water resources in this semi-arid landscape. In the summer, the rains often come in the form of intense monsoon thunderstorms that can lead to flash flooding, while winter storms and meltwater from higher elevations contribute to the system's overall flow. It stands in contrast to many streams in the region, which can run dry for extended periods between these weather events. This variability makes monitoring and understanding flow patterns critical for local farmers, water managers, and municipalities.
Why the data matters here
Currently, the Gila Drain NO. 1 is monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), providing valuable discharge measurements that are essential for understanding the dynamics of water flow in this key channel. The station near Yuma has a historical record of over 50 years, allowing for meaningful comparisons of current readings to past data. Today's water level is a vital indicator, as it reveals conditions relative to the median for this day across the station's historical record. This context is more informative than a raw elevation figure alone, offering insights for agricultural planning and flood management in this water-scarce area.
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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