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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North Gila Main Canal Wasteway near Yuma Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for North Gila Main Canal Wasteway near Yuma in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila
- Primary gauge 09529150 (USGS)
About North Gila Main Canal Wasteway near Yuma
North Gila Main Canal Wasteway near Yuma - An essential channel for water management.
The North Gila Main Canal Wasteway serves a critical role in the water management system of Yuma, Arizona. This wasteway is part of the broader Lower Gila watershed, an area heavily influenced by Arizona's arid climate and seasonal water flows. The wasteway channels excess water, helping manage irrigation and prevent flooding during the intermittent supply from summer storms and winter snowmelt.
The watershed context
The Lower Gila watershed is shaped by its unique hydrological patterns. Summer months are marked by violent monsoon thunderstorms that can lead to flash floods, while winter storms provide necessary moisture through snowmelt in the higher elevations. The North Gila Main Canal Wasteway is intricately linked with neighboring channels, including the Bruce Church Wasteway and various Gila River turns, highlighting how interconnected the water management systems are in this arid region.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring water levels at the North Gila Main Canal Wasteway is vital for understanding irrigation needs and potential flooding risks. The wasteway measures both water level and flow, providing insights into how much excess water is being managed at any given time. Today's reading from the U.S. Geological Survey indicates the current elevation compared against the median for this date over the station's 50-year history. This context is essential, as comparing a single reading to the median gives a clearer picture of current conditions, informing local farmers, city planners, and flood-watchers about the effectiveness of water management in this dynamic 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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