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 Dome Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Gila River near Dome in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila
- Primary gauge 09520500 (USGS)
About Gila River near Dome
Gila River near Dome - a crucial artery through the arid landscape.
The Gila River near Dome is a significant waterway that plays a central role in the hydrology of the Lower Gila watershed in Arizona. This river captures the very essence of the region’s complex water dynamics, marking its importance to local ecosystems and communities alike. With a sizable catchment area of approximately 57,850 square miles, the Gila River not only sustains itself but also interacts with several peer systems, such as the Bruce Church Wasteway and various diversion points near Yuma.
The watershed context
This stretch of the Gila River is subject to the characteristic patterns of arid Southwest hydrology. In this region, summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to rapid flash floods, dramatically altering the landscape in short bursts. During winter, storm systems and snowmelt from higher elevations contribute to flow in the river, allowing it to swell at critical times. Between these episodic flows, many channels can dry up, underscoring the river's variability and the need for careful management of water resources.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading from the US Geological Survey indicates valuable information about the Gila River’s flow, measured in cubic feet per second. This reading is particularly telling when compared to the historical median for this date, providing context that raw elevation data alone cannot convey. With over 50 years of record-keeping, these insights help assess current conditions relative to long-term trends, crucial for stakeholders involved in agriculture, conservation, and flood management in the area. Understanding these nuances fosters responsible use and protection of the Gila River, allowing it to continue supporting its environment and the communities that depend on it.
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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