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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Dahl C near Kobuk AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Dahl C near Kobuk AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed upper kobuk river
- Primary gauge 15743850 (USGS)
About Dahl C near Kobuk AK
Dahl C - a northern river shaped by seasonal rhythms.
The Dahl Creek flows near Kobuk, Alaska, and is a representative feature of the Upper Kobuk River watershed. This region experiences subarctic hydrology, marked by a notable seasonal cycle that profoundly influences the creek's water levels. Spring breakup and snowmelt dominate the annual flood dynamics, often resulting in challenges such as ice jams. The creek dips to low flows during the deep winter months under an ice cover, while summer sees a resurgence as glacier-fed rivers, nearby in the basin, typically peak in mid-to-late summer.
The watershed context
Dahl Creek is part of a broader hydrological network known as the Upper Kobuk River watershed, which is characterized by its rich glacial influences. The watershed drains approximately 10.9 square miles above the measurement station, making it a vital part of the local ecological landscape. The geography of this subarctic region contributes to the rapid seasonal changes in water levels, showcasing the intricate relationship between snowmelt runoff and glacier-fed tributaries.
While the creek has no direct parent river, its flowing waters are intricately linked to the region's complex hydrology. Observing the data patterns from Dahl Creek helps mold our understanding of flow dynamics, water quality, and potential ecological impacts on the surrounding habitats.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Dahl Creek offers significant insights into the hydrology of the Upper Kobuk River. Today's reading at Dahl Creek is useful for contextualizing water levels, particularly when compared to the median levels throughout its 40 years of recorded history. This approach underscores the importance of understanding not just raw elevation but also what typical conditions might be, allowing for management of the river's health and surrounding ecosystems. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides these crucial measurements, enabling community members—from local cottagers to environmental specialists—to stay informed about the creek's hydrological dynamics.
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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