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 17.4 Lateral Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Yuma Irrigation District 17.4 Lateral in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower gila
- Primary gauge 09522740 (USGS)
About Yuma Irrigation District 17.4 Lateral
Yuma Irrigation District 17.4 Lateral - A vital artery in the Lower Gila watershed.
The Yuma Irrigation District 17.4 Lateral is an important waterway within the lower Gila watershed in Arizona, serving as a critical component of agricultural irrigation in the area. While the specific drainage area is not defined, this lateral plays a significant role in diverting water for farming operations, relying on a system that balances seasonal rainfall and irrigation needs.
The watershed context
The Lower Gila watershed is characterized by its arid Southwest hydrology, where water availability is heavily influenced by seasonal variations. In the summer months, intense monsoon thunderstorms can result in flash floods, replenishing the water supply. Conversely, winter storms and melting snow from higher elevations contribute to river flows during the colder months. Given this dynamic system, many water channels in the region, including the Yuma Irrigation District 17.4 Lateral, can run dry between significant weather events.
The lateral is neighbored by other important local waterways, including the Gila River and various turnouts and wasteways connected to agricultural operations nearby. These connections underscore the integration of the irrigation system to ensure a steady flow of water to the surrounding farmland.
Why the data matters here
Today, the Yuma Irrigation District 17.4 Lateral is being monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), providing discharge measurements essential for managing local irrigation strategies. Daily data helps farmers and water managers understand current conditions compared to historical contexts. Today's reading will be compared to the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record of more than 20 years, giving a reliable indicator of water availability that is more informative than raw elevation numbers alone. Understanding these metrics is crucial for effective water use in an environment where resources can be scarce and variable.
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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