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 Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower colorado 0107
- Primary gauge 09529420 (USGS)
About South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma
South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway - A vital conduit in arid rhythms.
The South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma serves as an essential channel within the complex landscape of Arizona's water management system. Nestled in the Lower Colorado watershed, this wasteway helps manage water flow in an area characterized by both natural aridity and human influence. The interplay of limited rainfall and strategic water distribution makes this region unique, particularly in how it copes with dry spells while accommodating seasonal surges.
The watershed context
The South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway forms part of the intricate network of canals and waterways that support agricultural and municipal water needs in and around Yuma. Neighboring channels, such as the All-American Canal and the Colorado River below Imperial Dam, provide critical connections for managing water resources. These waterways reflect the dynamic nature of water availability in the arid Southwest, where summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to sudden and intense flash floods, nourishing the landscape before the inevitable dry periods set in. The interdependence of these waterways highlights the importance of careful management and monitoring to balance supply and demand, especially given the region's varied hydrological patterns.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway provides vital insights for the community and agencies involved in water resource management. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) tracks discharge levels, offering a perspective on water flow trends which is crucial for understanding conditions in this arid environment. Today's reading indicates the current discharge level, providing a point of comparison against the median for this calendar day over the last 50 years. This comparison yields a clearer picture of how today's conditions align with historical norms, lending context to fluctuations that might otherwise appear alarming or routine. By focusing on the median values in historical records, stakeholders can make informed decisions to safeguard this vital resource against the challenges posed by a climate marked by extremes.
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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