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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Las Moras Wash (lower Station) near Sasabe Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Las Moras Wash (lower Station) near Sasabe in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed brawley wash
- Primary gauge 09486570 (USGS)
About Las Moras Wash (lower Station) near Sasabe
Las Moras Wash - a dynamic desert watercourse.
Las Moras Wash (lower Station) near Sasabe flows through the arid landscape of Arizona, showcasing the region's unique hydrological character. This ephemeral wash is part of the Brawley Wash watershed, which features a number of seasonal channels and intermittent rivers. Local watersheds like this one exemplify the dramatic weather patterns of the Arid Southwest, including the impact of summer monsoon thunderstorms and winter snowmelt run-off from the higher elevations.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 3.2 square miles, Las Moras Wash experiences significant fluctuations in flow due to the area's climate. Summer monsoon storms can create sudden, violent flash floods, dramatically transforming the landscape in a matter of moments. During drier periods, the wash may run nearly dry, demonstrating how water availability is intimately connected to the seasonal rhythm of the region. It's vital to understand this striking ebb and flow for those who rely on seasonal watercourses for agriculture, recreation, or ecological purposes.
Within the area, Las Moras Wash is accompanied by several neighboring waters, including Altar Wash and other segments of Las Moras Wash (middle and upper stations), highlighting the interconnectedness of local hydrological systems. Each channel has its own character and significance, serving as vital parts of a larger ecosystem that supports diverse flora and fauna, although specifics are not detailed here.
Why the data matters here
Current monitoring of Las Moras Wash by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) enables local stakeholders and residents to stay informed about changing water levels and flow rates. By assessing today's reading against the median for this calendar day from the station’s brief record (approximately 1 year), users can grasp how today’s conditions reflect the broader hydrological trends of the area. This knowledge becomes essential for anticipating flash floods during summer storms and understanding the ecological health of this dynamic desert 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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