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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Queen Creek below Whitlow Dam near Superior, AZ. Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Queen Creek below Whitlow Dam near Superior, AZ. in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed middle gila
- Primary gauge 09478500 (USGS)
About Queen Creek below Whitlow Dam near Superior, AZ.
Queen Creek - a vibrant channel below Whitlow Dam.
Queen Creek flows with a determined spirit just below Whitlow Dam near Superior, Arizona. This river plays a crucial role in the hydrology of the Middle Gila watershed, contributing to the local ecosystem and supporting a range of uses.
The watershed context
Queen Creek drains an area of about 144 square miles, forming a vital conduit for stormwater and seasonal runoff in an otherwise arid landscape. This part of Arizona experiences a seasonal rhythm characterized by explosive summer monsoon thunderstorms that can lead to rapid flash floods, while winter storms and the melt from distant high-country snowpack offer additional hydration during the colder months. Between these events, many channels in the area can run dry, making the flow of Queen Creek a key resource when it is flowing.
Nearby, Queen Creek is in good company with other water bodies like the Florence-Casa Grande Canal, Gila River at Kelvin, Gila River below Coolidge Dam, and Gila River near Maricopa, each contributing to the vibrant hydrological tapestry of the region.
Why the data matters here
The data from the U.S. Geological Survey showcases critical information concerning discharge levels and seasonal patterns for Queen Creek. Understanding today’s reading in relation to the historical median provides valuable context for residents and stakeholders alike. By comparing today’s measurement against the median for this calendar day over 19 years of records, it offers insight into current conditions that exceed simply noting raw elevation. This approach helps capture the nuances of water availability and ecological conditions, underscoring the dynamic and often unpredictable character of the river below Whitlow Dam.
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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