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 near Clarkdale Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Verde River near Clarkdale in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed upper verde
- Primary gauge 09504000 (USGS)
About Verde River near Clarkdale
Verde River near Clarkdale - A vital artery in the Upper Verde watershed.
The Verde River near Clarkdale flows through a dynamic and rapidly changing landscape. Nestled in Arizona, this river plays an essential role in the ecology and hydrology of the Upper Verde watershed. With an upstream catchment area of approximately 3,503 square miles, this stretch of the Verde is a key contributor to the region's water supply, especially during periods of intense rainfall and runoff.
The watershed context
The Upper Verde watershed encompasses diverse ecosystems, where the interplay of summer monsoon storms and winter snowmelt supports the river’s flow. Summer often brings violent flash floods due to these intense storms, while winter contributes to the river's flow through snowmelt from the high country. Understanding this seasonal rhythm is vital for those who rely on the river for agricultural, recreational, and ecological purposes.
Nearby, rivers and creeks such as Beaver Creek and Oak Creek also contribute to the hydrological landscape of the area, creating a network of waterways that support both human activity and wildlife habitats. This complex system of rivers is marked by periods of dynamic flow as well as dry spells between rainfall events, reflecting the unique challenges and adaptations of life in this arid environment.
Why the data matters here
The current reading from the USGS station for the Verde River near Clarkdale provides valuable insights into the river's state today. Monitoring the river’s flow is crucial, especially in regions characterized by volatile weather patterns. Today’s measurement is not just a solitary figure; it is a comparison against the median for this calendar day across the station’s 50-year historical record. This approach helps to contextualize the current flow level, significantly enhancing understanding of the river's behavior over time, in contrast to relying solely on the raw elevation number. Such data empowers residents, farmers, and recreational users to make informed decisions, ensuring that they respond appropriately to changes in the river's conditions.
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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