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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Duck Creek at Broadbent Blvd at E Las Vegas Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Duck Creek at Broadbent Blvd at E Las Vegas in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed las vegas wash
- Primary gauge 09419696 (USGS)
About Duck Creek at Broadbent Blvd at E Las Vegas
Duck Creek - a winding tributary in the heart of the Las Vegas Valley.
Duck Creek, flowing through the bustling Las Vegas Valley, provides a vital connection for the local ecosystem and community. This stretch of the creek at Broadbent Boulevard reflects the interplay of urban life and natural water systems. As part of the Las Vegas Wash, Duck Creek plays a role in managing stormwater and acts as a habitat for various species amidst the desert landscape.
The watershed context
The Las Vegas Wash watershed encompasses approximately 230 square miles of southern Nevada, feeding into the broader network of interconnected water bodies that include nearby channels such as C-1 Channel and Flamingo Wash. Given the arid climate of the Great Basin, seasonal fluctuations are influenced heavily by mountain snowmelt in the spring and localized summer thunderstorms, which can cause sudden increases in flow due to flash flooding.
As Duck Creek traverses this urban setting, it encounters a rich variety of life, introducing both native and non-native species into its waters. Conservation efforts are critical here, as the creek and its tributaries serve as a natural conduit for wildlife, while also facing challenges associated with urbanization.
Why the data matters here
The current conditions of Duck Creek, monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provide essential insights into the water flow and quality critical for the surrounding environment and local community planning. The gauge here not only records elevation but also tracks discharge, which helps in understanding how the creek's flow changes throughout the year.
Today's reading is compared against the historical median for this date, crucial for gauging how current conditions stack up against long-term trends. This historical perspective enhances our understanding of seasonal variability, notably against the backdrop of the Great Basin's characteristic hydrology. Monitoring data from the USGS, spanning over 26 years, allows stakeholders to make informed decisions, not just for environmental stewardship, but also for resource management in this dynamically changing landscape.
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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