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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Unit B Canal near Yuma Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Unit B Canal near Yuma in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed yuma desert
- Primary gauge 09522900 (USGS)
About Unit B Canal near Yuma
Unit B Canal - A vital irrigation artery in the Yuma Desert.
Unit B Canal near Yuma is a key waterway that serves the agricultural needs of the Yuma Desert region in Arizona. This canal plays a crucial role in distributing water for irrigation, particularly in a landscape where natural water sources can be scarce. While it is a built channel, its significance in the local hydrology cannot be overstated, especially for cottagers and farmers who rely on consistent water access.
The watershed context
The Unit B Canal is part of the larger Yuma Desert watershed, an area characterized by its arid climate and reliance on both summer monsoon thunderstorms and winter snowmelt events. During the summer months, intense thunderstorms can lead to dramatic flash floods, while the winter season may bring important moisture from melting snowpack in the surrounding highlands. In the context of this hydrological environment, the canal has become indispensable for orchestrating irrigation needs throughout the year, especially when many natural channels may run dry between these rainfall events.
Several neighboring irrigation facilities, including the Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, the McAs Diversion of B Canal, and the Yuma Main Canal below the Colorado River Siphon, also contribute to the intricate network of water management in the area. These systems work together to optimize water distribution and ensure that the agricultural landscape of the Yuma region is irrigated effectively.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the water levels and flow measurements at the Unit B Canal is essential for effective water management. The U.S. Geological Survey monitors this canal, providing data that can aid local farmers, water managers, and residents in assessing current conditions and making informed decisions based on real-time information.
Today's reading, a key metric for those who depend on the canal, informs users on whether the water is at appropriate levels compared against historical data. This measurement, compared to the median for this calendar day across the station's 21 years of historical record, offers valuable insights that help contextualize the current water level in relation to typical conditions. This approach is considerably more informative than relying solely on raw elevation figures, as it takes into account seasonal fluctuations and historical trends.
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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