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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Mesquite Canal near Mesquite Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Mesquite Canal near Mesquite in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower virgin
- Primary gauge 09415060 (USGS)
About Mesquite Canal near Mesquite
Mesquite Canal - a vital conduit in the Lower Virgin watershed.
The Mesquite Canal is an essential waterway located near Mesquite, Arizona, serving the diverse needs of the local community and surrounding environment. As a tributary within the Lower Virgin watershed, it plays a significant role in regional hydrology, supporting the area's agricultural and ecological systems. Its flows are influenced by the arid climate of the Southwest, which experiences pronounced seasonal variations.
The watershed context
In the Lower Virgin watershed, the hydrology is characterized by the impact of summer monsoon thunderstorms that can lead to sudden and intense flash floods, as well as replenishing flows from winter storms and snowmelt in the higher elevations. The Mesquite Canal helps manage these dynamic water patterns, acting as a critical resource during periods of both abundance and scarcity. Nearby waterways, such as the Virgin River, contribute to the area's overall hydrological balance, but channels like the Mesquite Canal may run dry between significant weather events, creating a stark contrast in water availability throughout the year.
Why the data matters here
Today's data from the USGS gauge on the Mesquite Canal provides us with insight into current conditions against the historical backdrop of the past 18 years. By comparing the present measurement to the median for this calendar day, we can better gauge the current flow dynamics of this essential waterway. Such comparisons are crucial for local users—be it farmers relying on irrigation or community members monitoring water levels for recreational purposes. Understanding these readings helps paint a clearer picture of the Canal's behavior within the broader seasonal and environmental context, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions throughout the year.
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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