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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Nogales Wash at Nogales Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Nogales Wash at Nogales in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper santa cruz
- Primary gauge 09481000 (USGS)
About Nogales Wash at Nogales
Nogales Wash - a vital channel in the arid Southwest.
Nestled within the Upper Santa Cruz watershed in Arizona, Nogales Wash is an important waterway that showcases the dynamic nature of the region's hydrology. This river, measured by the U.S. Geological Survey at Nogales, serves as both a lifeline for local ecology and a reminder of the fragile balance of water in arid landscapes.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 29.3 square miles, Nogales Wash collects runoff from a variety of sources and channels it through the desert landscape. The watershed includes numerous peers like Canada Del Oro and Rillito Creek, shaping both local habitats and the hydrology of the broader Santa Cruz River system. Its flow patterns are heavily influenced by the arid climate of the Southwest, where summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to dramatic flash floods, while winter storms contribute to a more gradual influx of water from high-country snowmelt.
This variability results in a stream that can be both fierce and elusive, with many channels running dry in between significant rainfall events. These fluctuations demand keen observation, particularly for those who rely on the river for farming, fishing, or recreation.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the data from Nogales Wash is crucial for local stakeholders, as it provides insights into the river's current conditions. Real-time measurements help water managers and residents prepare for sudden summer floods or monitor the stream during dryer months. Today's reading reflects a moment captured against the historical context — a comparison to the median for this calendar day across 16 years of records maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey. Such comparisons are valuable because they offer a clearer perspective than raw elevation figures alone, allowing for informed decision-making regarding water use and flood management. This data underscores the importance of continuous monitoring to address the challenges posed by the region’s unique hydrological patterns.
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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