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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South Gila Main Canal near Yuma Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for South Gila Main Canal near Yuma in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila
- Primary gauge 09522800 (USGS)
About South Gila Main Canal near Yuma
South Gila Main Canal - A vital irrigation artery in the Lower Gila watershed.
The South Gila Main Canal is an essential conduit for agricultural irrigation situated near Yuma, Arizona. This canal plays a crucial role in the water management and farming practices of the region, particularly in an area influenced by the dynamic conditions of arid Southwest hydrology.
The watershed context
The canal runs through the Lower Gila watershed, which encompasses several channels dependent on seasonal rainfall and snowmelt. In this region, the summer monsoon thunderstorms are significant, often leading to flash floods, while winter storms contribute to snowmelt further inland. The unpredictable nature of water flow means that many areas can run dry between these significant weather events, underscoring the importance of efficient irrigation systems like the South Gila Main Canal.
Within proximity to the canal, several peers provide supplemental irrigation options, including the Bruce Church Wasteway and various turnouts serving Gila Monster Farms. This interconnected network of irrigation structures underscores the emphasis on managing limited water resources effectively to support agricultural needs in the area.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring and understanding the data from the South Gila Main Canal is essential for farmers and water managers alike. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates the station that measures vital aspects of water flow. Recent readings can help evaluate current irrigation capacity and guide water usage efficiently, particularly critical given the canal's role in an arid climate.
Today's reading for the South Gila Main Canal should be viewed against the median for this calendar day over the station's 50 years of historical data. This comparison allows stakeholders to assess current conditions relative to long-term patterns, providing valuable insights into water availability and management strategies.
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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