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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West Clear Creek near Camp Verde Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for West Clear Creek near Camp Verde in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower verde
- Primary gauge 09505800 (USGS)
About West Clear Creek near Camp Verde
West Clear Creek - a vital artery of the Lower Verde watershed.
West Clear Creek flows gracefully near Camp Verde, Arizona, winding through a landscape shaped by the dynamic rhythms of arid Southwest hydrology. This river, which is part of the Lower Verde watershed, serves as a crucial resource for the surrounding ecosystem and communities alike.
The watershed context
West Clear Creek drains an area of approximately 241 square miles, capturing runoff and precipitation that feeds into its waters. The surrounding landscape influences the flow characteristics of the creek, which can vary dramatically due to the area's unique weather patterns. In the Southwest, summer monsoon thunderstorms often result in sudden, intense rains that can lead to flash flooding. This seasonal cycle contrasts with winter storms that bring melting snow from higher elevations, contributing to the flow in larger rivers, including the Verde River. In between these events, many channels may run dry, particularly during the arid summer months, making water levels in West Clear Creek a critical indicator of hydrological health in the region.
Nearby water bodies like Fossil Creek, the Verde River, and various reservoirs form a network of aquatic ecosystems that rely on the water inflows from West Clear Creek. Each of these peers contributes to the flow dynamics of the area, making the understanding of West Clear Creek essential for effective watershed management.
Why the data matters here
For those relying on West Clear Creek, whether for agriculture, recreation, or ecological preservation, real-time water data is invaluable. This gauge, operated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), not only measures the creek's height but also tracks its discharge, providing critical insights into how much water is flowing and allowing users to monitor changing conditions.
Today's reading contributes to a historical understanding of the river's behavior, compared against the median for this calendar day over the last 50 years. This context is crucial; simply viewing an elevation measurement without historical comparisons lacks meaning. The information from the USGS helps stakeholders anticipate changes in water availability, which is particularly important given the creek's susceptibility to fluctuations due to seasonal patterns. Understanding both the current and historical data ensures that the community can respond appropriately to the creek's needs and the demands of a changing 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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