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 R Blw Gillespie Dam, AZ (low-Flow Station) Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Gila R Blw Gillespie Dam, AZ (low-Flow Station) in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila painted rock reservoir
- Primary gauge 09519501 (USGS)
About Gila R Blw Gillespie Dam, AZ (low-Flow Station)
Gila River Below Gillespie Dam - A vital link in the Lower Gila watershed.
The Gila River below Gillespie Dam serves as an important reference point within the Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir watershed in Arizona. This low-flow station is crucial for monitoring the river's conditions, especially in a region characterized by dramatic hydrological events.
The watershed context
The Gila River flows through an arid landscape that experiences significant fluctuations in water flow. The hydrology here is shaped primarily by seasonal summer monsoon thunderstorms which can lead to intense flash floods, while winter storms contribute to the runoff from high-country snowmelt that replenishes the river during the cooler months. Between these events, many channels may run dry, underscoring the precarious nature of water resources in this part of the state. Though the gauge does not measure flow at this location, its significance is still felt by local ecosystems and communities.
Nearby, the Enterprise Canal at Gillespie Dam and the Gila River at Estrella Parkway provide context to the river's hydrology, highlighting the interconnectedness of local waterways. These markers allow observers to better understand seasonal variations and the significance of periodic water events in this dynamic environment.
Why the data matters here
The current reading from the Gila River below Gillespie Dam, while not disclosing flow specifics, holds its importance in understanding low-water conditions within the monitoring period. With over 34 years of historical data recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey, this station provides valuable insights into trends and shifts in water levels, especially as people and ecosystems adapt to the extremes of arid Southwest hydrology.
Today’s reading should be evaluated in relation to the median for this date in the historical record, which helps contextualize current conditions compared to past performance. This approach is essential for managing water resources and anticipating potential challenges related to flooding or drought, serving the interests of local farmers, communities, and wildlife that depend on the river's waters.
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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