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 Monster Farms Turnout NO. 1 near Yuma Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Gila Monster Farms Turnout NO. 1 near Yuma in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila
- Primary gauge 09522660 (USGS)
About Gila Monster Farms Turnout NO. 1 near Yuma
Gila Monster Farms Turnout NO. 1 - A vital junction for irrigation in the Lower Gila watershed.
Located near Yuma, Arizona, the Gila Monster Farms Turnout NO. 1 plays an essential role in the local agricultural landscape. This river access point facilitates the redistribution of water resources crucial for farming in a region often marked by arid conditions. With the summer monsoon thunderstorms characterized by violent flash floods and winter storms feeding larger rivers, this area serves as a vital conduit for managing water amidst variability.
The watershed context
The Gila Monster Farms Turnout is situated within the Lower Gila watershed, which encompasses a network of irrigation systems, including several notable peers such as the Bruce Church Wasteway and the City of Yuma Diversion. These systems are interlinked, conveying water through the region to support agricultural activities. The broader Lower Gila watershed is shaped by the realities of Southwest hydrology, where seasonal variations dictate water availability, and channels may run dry between significant weather events.
During the summer, unpredictable thunderstorms can result in swift and dramatic changes in water levels, while the winter months are characterized by high-country snowmelt feeding larger rivers. This dynamic hydrological pattern underscores the need for reliable water measurements at points like the Gila Monster Farms Turnout to effectively manage irrigation.
Why the data matters here
The current data from the Gila Monster Farms Turnout, published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is significant for understanding the local water conditions. While the specific drainage area is not detailed, the station is equipped to measure discharge levels, providing crucial insights into water flow dynamics. With a historical record extending over 22 years, today's reading is essential for assessing current levels against median values for the calendar day. This comparison is invaluable, as it provides context that raw elevation readings alone cannot convey, helping local farmers and stakeholders make informed decisions about irrigation and water management in this challenging 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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