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 River near Dateland Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Gila River near Dateland in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila
- Primary gauge 09520280 (USGS)
About Gila River near Dateland
Gila River near Dateland - A vital artery in Arizona's arid landscape.
The Gila River near Dateland traverses the arid terrain of Arizona, drawing from a watershed that encapsulates the essence of desert hydrology. Spanning a drainage area of approximately 55,000 square miles, the river is critical for both ecological vitality and human activity in the region. As part of the Lower Gila watershed, this river plays a significant role in the water dynamics of a landscape characterized by its stark contrasts and intermittent flows.
The watershed context
The Lower Gila watershed is marked by a unique hydrological rhythm. Monsoon thunderstorms during the summer unleash torrential rains that can lead to flash floods, transforming dry channels into surging waterways in a matter of moments. Conversely, winter storms and the melt from high-country snow feed into the river, sustaining flows through drier periods. This cyclical pattern is essential not only for the river's ecology but also for agriculture, municipal water supply, and recreational activities along its banks.
In close proximity to the Gila River near Dateland, several notable outlets and diversions serve local needs, including the Bruce Church Wasteway and the City of Yuma Diversion. These peers establish a network of managed water that underscores the importance of the Gila River in meeting both ecological and human demands. The river's capacity to sustain flows during summer’s dry stretches relies heavily on the preparation from these key water inputs.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Gila River is crucial, particularly in gauging its responses to seasonal variations. The data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) not only provides current elevation readings but also offers comparisons to historical data. Water level readings help stakeholders understand the dynamics of water availability, which can be critical during periods of drought or flood.
Currently, the Gila River near Dateland is measured against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record of over 33 years. This comparison is vital as it contextualizes today's conditions against the typical water levels expected at this time of year, ensuring an understanding of ongoing trends and informing water management decisions. The significance of these readings cannot be overstated, as they support efforts to balance ecological health, agricultural needs, and water supply amidst the frequently changing demands of an arid 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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