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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Tanque Verde Creek at Tucson, AZ. Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Tanque Verde Creek at Tucson, AZ. in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed rillito
- Primary gauge 09484500 (USGS)
About Tanque Verde Creek at Tucson, AZ.
Tanque Verde Creek - A vital watercourse in the heart of Tucson.
Tanque Verde Creek at Tucson, Arizona serves as an essential source of water within the Rillito watershed. Its path through the urban landscape ties the city to the surrounding high desert, providing a vital connection to water in an arid environment.
The watershed context
This river flows through a drainage area of roughly 219 square miles. As part of the Rillito watershed, Tanque Verde Creek interacts with various neighboring water bodies, including Barrel Canyon and Cienega Creek. The unique hydrology of the region means that while summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to sudden and severe flash floods, winter storms and the melting of high-country snow enrich the larger river systems, enhancing overall flow during specific periods. However, the dry intervals between these events can lead to sections of the creek running completely dry.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the USGS station on Tanque Verde Creek is a crucial indicator of the creek's current state, especially given the region's volatile water patterns. With 39 years of recorded data, this station provides reliable context for understanding today’s measurements against historical trends. By comparing the latest reading to the median for this calendar day, water watchers can gauge not just elevation, but also the implications for both water supply and flood risk. This understanding is vital for local residents, cottagers, and farmers who rely on accurate water intelligence to navigate the challenges posed by Arizona's climate.
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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