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 near Rye Patch Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Humboldt River near Rye Patch in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed lower humboldt
- Primary gauge 10335000 (USGS)
About Humboldt River near Rye Patch
Humboldt River - a lifeline through the arid landscape.
The Humboldt River near Rye Patch flows through a vital stretch of Nevada, serving as an essential water source in an otherwise arid region. This river navigates the Lower Humboldt watershed, benefiting from the seasonal rhythms of snowmelt in the mountains during spring, which can lead to peaks in flow, followed by summer thunderstorms that may cause sudden and local flash floods.
The watershed context
The Humboldt River, encompassing the Rye Patch area, drains a considerable catchment of approximately 16,100 square miles upstream, making it a significant watercourse in northeastern Nevada. This river also has peers nearby, including the Humboldt River near Imlay and near Rose Creek, linking the area to a broader hydrological network.
Regional hydrology reveals that the arid conditions prevalent in Nevada accentuate the river's importance. While snowmelt shapes the flow during spring, summer often sees a shift, with occasional downpours influencing the river’s levels dramatically, influencing both the ecosystem and the surrounding communities reliant on its waters.
Why the data matters here
Today, the measurement from the USGS at the Humboldt River near Rye Patch is essential for understanding current water conditions. Today’s reading should be compared to the median level for this date based on over 50 years of historical record, providing valuable insight. This context allows users to gauge both current conditions and historical trends, aiding in the overall understanding of water availability and potential environmental impacts for those who rely on this river for agricultural, recreational, and ecological purposes.
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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