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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Humboldt River at Palisade Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Humboldt River at Palisade in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed upper humboldt
- Primary gauge 10322500 (USGS)
About Humboldt River at Palisade
Humboldt River at Palisade - A vital artery in the Upper Humboldt watershed.
The Humboldt River at Palisade flows through the high desert of northeastern Nevada, serving as an essential waterway within the Upper Humboldt watershed. Drawing from snowmelt in the nearby mountains, this river accumulates significant water during the spring, creating a dynamic and seasonal environment. The landscape, influenced by the arid Great Basin climate, sees variations in flow driven by both melting snow and summer thunderstorms that can unleash localized flash floods.
The watershed context
The Humboldt River weaves through a total drainage area of approximately 5,053 square miles, encompassing diverse ecosystems and supporting various aquatic habitats. Along its course, it gathers contributions from multiple tributaries, including neighboring streams such as Hanks Creek and Maggie Creek. Each tributary plays a role in sustaining water levels and enhancing the ecological richness of the riverine system. As the river approaches Palisade, it showcases the interplay of mountain runoff and arid conditions typical of the region, fostering resilience in the face of seasonal fluctuations.
Why the data matters here
The current water data for the Humboldt River at Palisade is crucial for understanding the river's behavior. The US Geological Survey (USGS) monitors its flow and provides valuable readings that indicate current conditions. This data allows users to compare the river's elevation against the median for this calendar day across the station's records, which date back over 50 years. This comparison offers insight into whether the river is experiencing above or below average flow—a critical consideration for farmers, anglers, and those living in the surrounding area. Raw elevation figures alone do not paint the full picture; knowing how today's reading measures up against historical norms informs decisions around water use and management in this vital desert ecosystem.
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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