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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Verde River below Bartlett Dam Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Verde River below Bartlett Dam in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower verde
- Primary gauge 09510000 (USGS)
About Verde River below Bartlett Dam
Verde River below Bartlett Dam - A vital stretch of the Verde River.
The Verde River below Bartlett Dam flows steadily between the influences of upstream reservoirs and the dynamic weather patterns characteristic of Arizona's arid Southwest. This section of the river is part of the Lower Verde watershed and plays a significant role in the region's ecology and hydrology.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 6,161 square miles, the Verde River is fed by seasonal variations in precipitation and snowmelt. In the summertime, monsoon thunderstorms can deliver intense rainfall and lead to sudden flash floods, dramatically changing the river's flow. Conversely, during periods without rain, many channels may run dry. Winter storms provide additional meltwater, sustaining the river's flow when the snowpack is released from regional highlands.
Nearby bodies of water such as Bartlett Reservoir, Horseshoe Reservoir, and the East Verde River contribute to the complex hydrological dynamics at play. Each of these indicates the interconnected nature of the watershed, where rainfall and runoff patterns can significantly affect flow levels below Bartlett Dam.
Why the data matters here
Today’s measurement from the US Geological Survey indicates the importance of monitoring water levels relative to historical data. Understanding the present flow conditions in comparison to the median for this date across the station's historical record – which spans more than 50 years – provides crucial insight into how current hydrologic conditions compare with typical seasonal patterns. This context is essential for local stakeholders, including farmers, anglers, and flood-watchers, as it helps them make informed decisions based on real-time conditions within an increasingly variable 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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