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 near Fort McDowell Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower verde
- Primary gauge 09510200 (USGS)
About Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell
Sycamore Creek - a vital river in the Lower Verde watershed.
Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell flows through the arid landscapes of Arizona, part of the Lower Verde watershed. This river, with a catchment area of approximately 164 square miles, serves as a crucial ecological and hydrological resource for the region, supporting both local wildlife and human activity.
The watershed context
The Lower Verde watershed encompasses a series of rivers and tributaries, including notable peers such as the Verde River below Bartlett Dam and Horseshoe Reservoir at Horseshoe Dam. The region's hydrology is characterized by sharp contrasts: summer monsoon thunderstorms can cause violent flash floods, while winter storms and snowmelt from higher elevations feed the larger rivers. Between these events, many channels, including Sycamore Creek, may run dry, demonstrating the volatility and unpredictability inherent in this desert landscape.
Why the data matters here
The data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) helps users understand the changing conditions of Sycamore Creek. Tracking the creek's discharge gives insight not only into current water levels but also into seasonal patterns that influence the surrounding ecosystem and human usage. As of today, the creek's reading can be compared to historical medians for this calendar day, providing a valuable context for understanding how much water is currently flowing relative to average conditions over the past 50 years. This information is crucial for cottagers, anglers, and land managers who rely on accurate water data to make informed decisions about their activities and conservation efforts.
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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