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 Maricopa, AZ. Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Gila River near Maricopa, AZ. in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed middle gila
- Primary gauge 09479350 (USGS)
About Gila River near Maricopa, AZ.
Gila River - a dynamic artery in the arid Southwest.
The Gila River near Maricopa, Arizona, is a significant waterway within the Middle Gila watershed, stretching across a broad stretch of the American Southwest. This region's arid climate shapes the river's flow and rhythm, with seasonal thunderstorms creating a stark contrast to the dry periods common in the summer months. Measuring various hydrological factors, the station run by the U.S. Geological Survey provides critical insights into the water conditions of this important river.
The watershed context
With a drainage area covering roughly 19,915 square miles, the Gila River channels rainfall from the surrounding landscape, particularly during the summer monsoon season. This time of year often brings intense thunderstorms that can lead to swift flash floods, highlighting the river’s capacity for rapid fluctuations in flow. In contrast, winter storms and snowmelt in higher elevations contribute to sustained flows in the river and its tributaries, ensuring that water is available to the ecosystem and local communities during drier months.
Neighboring waterways include the Florence-Casa Grande Canal, Gila River at Kelvin, and Queen Creek below Whitlow Dam near Superior. These nearby rivers and canals are intertwined within the larger hydrological picture, contributing to the overall flow dynamics of the Gila River and serving different agricultural and ecological purposes.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the flow patterns of the Gila River is crucial for managing water resources, especially in a region where precipitation is sporadic. Today's hydrological readings, tracked by the USGS, reflect not just current conditions but also allow comparisons against historical data from the last 31 years.
Today's gauge reading offers a snapshot against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record. This comparison is key to anticipating river behaviour and planning for potential flood events, especially during the summer thunderstorm season. Observing how current levels stack up against seasonal averages helps inform irrigation practices, flood preparedness, and ecological conservation efforts along this vital waterway.
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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