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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Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near Clarkdale Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near Clarkdale in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper verde
- Primary gauge 09503990 (USGS)
About Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near Clarkdale
Sycamore Creek - A vital tributary of the Upper Verde River.
Sycamore Creek flows gracefully above the Verde River near Clarkdale, Arizona, serving as an important waterway within the Upper Verde watershed. This region, characteristic of the Arid Southwest, experiences a unique hydrology, where summer monsoon thunderstorms can produce intense flash floods, and winter storms coupled with high-country snowmelt nourish the larger river systems. Sycamore Creek is integral to this cycle, and locals and visitors alike should pay attention to its data as it reflects the dynamic conditions of the region.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 471 square miles, Sycamore Creek contributes to the broader hydrological framework of the Upper Verde watershed. This creek provides critical water flow that can fluctuate significantly due to seasonal rainfall patterns. Alongside neighboring streams like Beaver Creek and Dry Beaver Creek, this waterway participates in the region's lively hydrological dance, alternating between abundant flow during storms and quiet periods in between.
Why the data matters here
Current observations from the USGS station indicate that the creek is alive with activity, with readings collected over the last five years offering a perspective on its historical flow patterns. Today's water level can be assessed in relation to the median for this calendar day drawn from records of the station. Such comparisons help gauge the creek's health and the potential for flash flooding during summer storms, crucial information for communities and stakeholders reliant on the waterway's behavior. Monitoring flow measurements allows for greater understanding of Sycamore Creek, offering insights that are essential for managing water resources within the Upper Verde watershed.
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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