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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Davis Creek at Davis Creek Cmpgrd Road near Washoe City Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Davis Creek at Davis Creek Cmpgrd Road near Washoe City in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed truckee
- Primary gauge 10348550 (USGS)
About Davis Creek at Davis Creek Cmpgrd Road near Washoe City
Davis Creek - A local hydrological thread in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Davis Creek flows gently near Washoe City, Nevada, amidst the varied landscapes of the Truckee Watershed. This ephemeral stream typically features significant spring runoff driven by mountain snowmelt, a hallmark of the arid Great Basin's seasonal rhythm. As summer storms sweep through the region, local flash floods can quickly alter the creek's flow and character, providing a dynamic backdrop for both nature enthusiasts and casual observers in this captivating high desert setting.
The watershed context
Belonging to the Truckee Watershed, Davis Creek is part of a vital ecology that connects several important water bodies in the area. It stands alongside other local streams like Dog Creek at Verdi and the Franktown Creek system, which flow through rugged terrains and wooded landscapes characteristic of the Sierra Nevada foothills. While exact measurements of the drainage area are not available, Davis Creek serves as an essential channel in this watershed, contributing to the local hydrological cycle and supporting the ecosystem in this semi-arid region.
Why the data matters here
Understanding Davis Creek's hydrological data is key for those engaged in the region's agricultural activities and outdoor recreation. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates the monitoring station that tracks the creek's measurements, including discharge levels. Today, the creek's reading is evaluated against the median for this calendar day over the past eight years. This comparison provides valuable context, allowing users to understand the current water level's significance relative to historical patterns, rather than relying solely on raw elevation data. Such insights can guide local farmers, cottagers, and residents in making informed decisions based on real-time hydrological conditions.
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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