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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Show Low Creek near Lakeside Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Show Low Creek near Lakeside in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed silver
- Primary gauge 09390500 (USGS)
About Show Low Creek near Lakeside
Show Low Creek - A dynamic river shaped by seasonal storms.
Show Low Creek, located near Lakeside in Arizona, is a vital component of the Silver watershed. This river is marked by its responsiveness to the region's hydrological patterns, influenced significantly by the arid Southwest's unique weather conditions. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can suddenly transform this creek, leading to violent flash floods that reshape its banks and sediment. Conversely, winter storms and the melting snow from higher elevations contribute to the stream's flow during the cooler months, ensuring that it remains a lively watercourse throughout the seasons.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 68.6 square miles, Show Low Creek captures runoff from the surrounding landscape, making it susceptible to the dramatic fluctuations that characterize its behavior. It epitomizes the challenges and beauties of an arid environment where many channels may go dry between these storm-driven events, creating a complex dance of water that both nourishes and challenges the local ecosystem. The creek serves as a crucial resource for the communities nearby, providing water for various needs.
Why the data matters here
Current data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shed light on Show Low Creek's flow and health. Understanding the creek's water levels, particularly in relation to historical averages, is crucial for effective water management and planning in the area. Today's measurement will be evaluated against the median for this day across 50 years of historical records, providing essential context. This comparison allows residents, farmers, and local authorities to gauge the creek’s behavior, anticipate potential flooding or drought, and make informed decisions about water use during different seasons.
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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