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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Williamson Valley Wash near Paulden Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Williamson Valley Wash near Paulden in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed big chino williamson valley
- Primary gauge 09502800 (USGS)
About Williamson Valley Wash near Paulden
Williamson Valley Wash - a seasonal river shaped by monsoon and snowmelt.
Williamson Valley Wash flows near Paulden, Arizona, showcasing the dynamic nature of the region's hydrology. Stretching through the Big Chino-Williamson Valley watershed, this river is part of the larger landscape characterized by seasonal rains and intense summer thunderstorms, which can lead to flash floods. As many channels can run dry between these events, the activity in Williamson Valley Wash reflects the larger patterns of water movement typical of the Arid Southwest.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 255 square miles, Williamson Valley Wash captures the runoff from summer monsoons and the melting snow from winter storms in the nearby higher elevations. It’s during the monsoon season that rainfall can cause rapid rises in the water level, creating the potential for flash floods that impact both the river and its surrounding environment. During periods of low precipitation, the wash can become nearly empty, illustrating the stark contrasts within this watershed.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the conditions of Williamson Valley Wash is essential, especially with a record spanning over 50 years maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Today's water level significantly informs users about current conditions, especially when compared to the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record. This comparison provides a clearer understanding of water availability and potential risks. Knowing how today's reading stands relative to the established median can guide farmers, local residents, and emergency responders in their planning and preparedness efforts.
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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