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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Whitewater Draw near Douglas, AZ. Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Whitewater Draw near Douglas, AZ. in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed whitewater draw
- Primary gauge 09537500 (USGS)
About Whitewater Draw near Douglas, AZ.
Whitewater Draw - an intermittent watercourse shaped by a desert climate.
Located near Douglas, Arizona, Whitewater Draw flows through an arid landscape that frequently shifts between dry spells and sudden torrents. The hydrological character of this river reflects the unique conditions of the region, where summer monsoon thunderstorms bring the risk of dramatic flash floods, and winter storms contribute to the larger watershed's dynamics, primarily through snowmelt from the higher elevations.
## The watershed context Whitewater Draw serves as a vital component of the local hydrology, draining an area of approximately 1,023 square miles. This considerable drainage area captures runoff during significant weather events. However, in between these occurrences, many channels throughout the region can run dry, a trait typical of the arid Southwest. The nearby Leslie Creek near McNeal is another notable stream in the vicinity, sharing a challenging yet dynamic ecological landscape.
## Why the data matters here Current measured data for Whitewater Draw is pivotal for understanding its fluctuating water levels and conditions. Today's reading, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), allows stakeholders to compare real-time information against historical trends, specifically looking at variations from the median level for this date across the station's fifty years of records. This comparative approach provides a more nuanced understanding of river health and seasonal changes, enabling local communities, including farmers and flood-watchers, to make informed decisions in this variable climatic region.
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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