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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Dog Creek at Verdi Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Dog Creek at Verdi in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed truckee
- Primary gauge 10347310 (USGS)
About Dog Creek at Verdi
Dog Creek - A vital flow in the Truckee Watershed.
Dog Creek flows gracefully through the Verdi region of Nevada, contributing to the robust hydrology of the Truckee Watershed. This perennial creek gathers its waters from a catchment area of approximately 24.2 square miles, highlighting its role in the local ecosystem. Driven by the seasonal rhythms typical of the arid Great Basin, including spring snowmelt and sporadic summer thunderstorms, Dog Creek plays an important part in maintaining the water balance in this dynamic environment.
The watershed context
The Truckee Watershed, home to Dog Creek, integrates a complex array of waterways that enrich both the landscape and the communities around them. Peers of Dog Creek, like Davis Creek and Galena Creek, showcase the interconnectivity of these waterways, each contributing uniquely to the greater hydrological system. As this creek flows, it supports diverse habitats and offers a resource for the surrounding human populations, including agriculture and recreational activities.
Within the context of the Great Basin, which is characterized by its mountain snowmelt driving spring peaks, Dog Creek exemplifies the delicate balance of water supply influenced by seasonal changes. Flash floods can emerge during summer thunderstorms, impacting flow levels and highlighting the need for close monitoring, particularly for those of us engaged in outdoor activities or flood preparedness.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring water levels at Dog Creek is essential, particularly as seasonal changes can sharply influence conditions. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) actively tracks the creek's elevation and flow conditions. Today's reading serves as a crucial metric, providing an insight into current water conditions compared to the median level for this calendar day over a historical period of more than 34 years. This contextual data is vital, as it helps to understand fluctuations that may not be immediately apparent from raw elevation alone. By focusing on these comparisons, we can appreciate not just the current state but also how it fits into broader hydrological trends 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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