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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Salt River near Roosevelt Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Salt River near Roosevelt in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper salt
- Primary gauge 09498500 (USGS)
About Salt River near Roosevelt
Salt River - A dynamic artery of the Upper Salt watershed.
The Salt River near Roosevelt flows with energy and purpose, capturing the essence of Arizona's diverse hydrology. Draining roughly 4,306 square miles, the river is part of the Upper Salt watershed and shares its water with several tributaries and peers, including Canyon Creek, Cherry Creek, and Pinto Creek. The striking fluctuations in flow reflect the underlying climate, illustrating the stark dichotomy of seasonal weather influences that can turn this river into a torrent or leave it dry.
The watershed context
The Upper Salt watershed is characterized by the arid climate of the Southwest, where summer monsoon storms can deliver sudden and violent flash floods. These heavy rains contrast sharply with the dry periods when many channels may run parched. In winter, snowmelt from higher elevations contributes to the rivers, replenishing water levels and offering a different rhythm to the landscape. The seasonal changes create an ever-evolving environment for both the aquatic ecosystem and those who depend on the river's resources.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Salt River near Roosevelt is essential for understanding local water dynamics. The data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides insights into the river's discharge and helps inform various stakeholders about current conditions. By comparing today's water levels to the historical median for this calendar day, the context of the river's status becomes clear. Today’s reading is benchmarked against the median for this date across more than 50 years of records, highlighting how current conditions fit into a broader historical pattern. Such comparisons help to paint a clearer picture of the river's behavior, proving invaluable for the local community, cottagers, and those who keep a close watch on water levels.
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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