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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Carson R above Sixmile Cyn Creek Blw Dayton Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Carson R above Sixmile Cyn Creek Blw Dayton in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed middle carson
- Primary gauge 10311750 (USGS)
About Carson R above Sixmile Cyn Creek Blw Dayton
Carson River above Sixmile Canyon Creek - An essential contributor in the Middle Carson watershed.
The Carson River flows steadily through the heart of Nevada's arid landscape, above the confluence with Sixmile Canyon Creek below Dayton. This section of the river is an important resource for local ecology and communities, acting as a lifeline for wildlife and human activity alike in the region. It serves as part of the larger Middle Carson watershed, capturing runoff and rivulets from the surrounding mountains while supporting diverse ecosystems.
The watershed context
The Middle Carson watershed spans an impressive drainage area of approximately 1,121 square miles, creating a dynamic waterway that responds intricately to seasonal changes. In the spring, snowmelt from nearby mountain ranges surges through the tributaries, driving a peak in river levels. During the summer months, local thunderstorms can cause rapid increases in flow, resulting in flash floods that refresh the river's vitality. While many channels in this area are ephemeral, the perennial nature of the Carson River ensures that it remains a consistent source of water throughout the year.
Several notable peers of the Carson River in this region include the Carson River near Fort Churchill and the Lahontan Reservoir near Fallon. These nearby water bodies add to the floodplain ecosystem and play crucial roles in regional water management, especially important in an area characterized by its arid environment.
Why the data matters here
Current data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) enables us to understand how the river's flow compares to historical records. Monitoring the Carson River above Sixmile Canyon Creek enhances our ability to predict seasonal changes in water levels and assess the overall health of the watershed. Today's reading, when compared against the median for this calendar day, offers critical insights into the river’s current status relative to the long-term average. Analyzing this data helps in managing water resources effectively and prepares the community for potential flooding or drought scenarios. Over the past 11 years, this data has become indispensable for local farmers, anglers, and flood-watchers, each benefiting from understanding the river's flow dynamics—a key aspect of life in the arid Great Basin.
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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