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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Bruneau River at Rowland Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Bruneau River at Rowland in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed bruneau
- Primary gauge 13161500 (USGS)
About Bruneau River at Rowland
Bruneau River - A vital artery of the Bruneau watershed.
Nestled in the heart of Nevada's arid landscape, the Bruneau River at Rowland is an essential watercourse draining a catchment area of approximately 382 square miles. This river embodies the dynamic hydrology of the Great Basin, with its flow influenced by the seasonal rhythms of mountain snowmelt and summer thunderstorms.
The watershed context
The Bruneau River meanders through a landscape characterized by its rugged terrain and ephemeral channels. As part of the Bruneau watershed, the river is flanked by notable peers, including Big Jacks Creek at Parker Trail near Grasmere and the Jarbidge River. The seasonal patterns typical of Nevada’s Great Basin hydrology drive the river, where snowmelt from mountain ranges sparks significant spring flows and summer storms can lead to localized flash flooding events.
Why the data matters here
Currently, the measurement data for the Bruneau River at Rowland is published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). By assessing the river's elevation relative to the median for this calendar day over more than 50 years, we gain a deeper understanding of its fluctuations and trends. Today’s reading provides valuable context, showing how this watercourse performs against its historical norms, a more reliable figure than raw elevation alone. This helps inform local users—whether farmers, anglers, or flood watchers—on the current state of water availability and potential flood risks in the area.
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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