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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Poston Wasteway near Poston Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Poston Wasteway near Poston in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed imperial reservoir
- Primary gauge 09428510 (USGS)
About Poston Wasteway near Poston
Poston Wasteway - a channel shaped by the desert's extremes.
The Poston Wasteway flows through the arid landscape of Arizona, providing a vital conduit for water in a region characterized by its fluctuation. The hydrology here is shaped by intense summer monsoons that can bring sudden, violent flash floods, followed by prolonged dry spells, where many channels can run dry.
The watershed context
This waterway is part of the Imperial Reservoir watershed, which collects water from various sources, including storm runoff and high-country snowmelt during winter storms. While the Poston Wasteway itself does not list a drainage area, it acts as an important link among several peers, including the Colorado River below Palo Verde Dam and the Imperial Reservoir at Imperial Dam. These connections underline the significance of the Wasteway in managing and redirecting water in this intricate desert hydrology.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the water levels at the Poston Wasteway is essential for managing local water resources, especially given the region's arid conditions. The gauge monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey measures both the fluctuations of water levels and discharge, providing insights into how seasonal patterns impact water availability.
Today's reading at the Poston Wasteway should be evaluated against the median for this calendar day, derived from over 50 years of historical data. This comparison helps contextualize the current water level, offering a more reliable measure than raw elevation alone, a crucial facet for local farmers and stakeholders in assessing water availability and potential flood risks.
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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