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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Kobuk R near Kiana AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Kobuk R near Kiana AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed middle kobuk river
- Primary gauge 15744500 (USGS)
About Kobuk R near Kiana AK
Kobuk River - A vital artery in the remote Alaskan landscape.
The Kobuk River near Kiana emerges as a significant waterway in Alaska, flowing through the expansive Middle Kobuk River watershed. This river plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and supports the surrounding wildlife.
The watershed context
Draining an impressive area of approximately 9,480 square miles, the Kobuk River serves as a vital habitat for fish and other aquatic life. As a river typical of subarctic hydrology, it is greatly influenced by seasonal cycles, particularly spring breakup and snowmelt, which drive annual floods often accompanied by ice jams. The winter months bring low flows under the ice, presenting distinct challenges and changes in the water dynamics.
Why the data matters here
Today's water level reading from the Kobuk River is compared against the median for this day across the historical record maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which spans over 50 years. This contextual comparison offers valuable insight into current stream conditions, whether levels are rising or falling, and how they relate to seasonal norms. Understanding these patterns is essential for monitoring ecological health and managing resource use within this remote river system.
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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