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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Quitobaquito Spring near Lukeville Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Quitobaquito Spring near Lukeville in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed rio sonoyta
- Primary gauge 09535900 (USGS)
About Quitobaquito Spring near Lukeville
Quitobaquito Spring - a vital desert oasis.
Nestled near Lukeville, Quitobaquito Spring serves as a critical water source in the arid landscape of Arizona. This spring emerges from the desert floor, offering a rare glimpse of freshwater in a region characterized by its dry conditions and occasional flash flooding. The interplay of seasonal storms often transforms this landscape, creating dramatic contrasts between dry stretches and sudden torrents.
The watershed context
Quitobaquito Spring is part of the Rio Sonoyta watershed, an area shaped by the unique hydrology of the southwest United States. The watershed experiences a seasonal rhythm where summer monsoon storms can lead to flash floods, while the milder winter months bring snowmelt from high-country areas that nourish the larger rivers. Due to this variability, many channels can run dry between rainfall events, making the spring a reliable water source during prolonged dry periods.
Why the data matters here
Today's measurement from the US Geological Survey (USGS) provides important context for understanding Quitobaquito Spring's conditions. The current reading can be compared against the median for today's date over the past 36 years, as recorded by USGS. This comparison is essential, as it signifies the relative health of this spring—not just its raw elevation but how it stands against historical averages. Tracking fluctuations and trends in water levels here can offer vital insights into the impacts of climate patterns, seasonal changes, and the overall ecological balance of this desert ecosystem.
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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