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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Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila
- Primary gauge 09522710 (USGS)
About Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral
Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral - A vital conduit for agriculture in the arid southwest.
The Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral is an essential irrigation channel located in Arizona's Lower Gila watershed. This lateral serves as a crucial resource for the surrounding agricultural land, sustaining crops and livelihoods in a region characterized by dry spells and seasonal rainfall events.
The watershed context
The Lower Gila watershed encompasses a network of canals and laterals like the Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral, which rely heavily on precipitation and runoff for their water supply. Each year, the landscape experiences a dramatic shift in water availability, driven primarily by summer monsoon thunderstorms and winter snowmelt from higher elevations. Such hydrological dynamics make it vital for local farmers to efficiently harness the water resources available during peak flow periods.
While the Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral does not have a recorded drainage area, its role in irrigation is underscored by its connections to nearby structures such as the Bruce Church Wasteway and multiple turnouts from the Gila Monster Farms. Together, these facilities contribute to a well-managed system that supports the agricultural economy of the Yuma area.
Why the data matters here
Water levels and discharge measurements are significant for understanding the flow dynamics within the Yuma Irrigation District 15.4 Lateral. Current data published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) enables farmers and water managers to make informed decisions regarding irrigation practices, especially during months when water availability fluctuates due to weather patterns.
Today's readings can be compared against the historical median on this calendar day, a practice that provides context to the current water conditions, surpassing the simple elevation data alone. With more than 21 years of recorded data for this station, stakeholders can analyze trends and make better predictions about future water availability. This knowledge is instrumental in maximizing water use efficiency, supporting the sustainability of agriculture in an inherently 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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