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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Kuskokwim R at McGrath AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Kuskokwim R at McGrath AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed stony river
- Primary gauge 15303600 (USGS)
About Kuskokwim R at McGrath AK
Kuskokwim River - a vital artery in the subarctic wilderness.
The Kuskokwim River at McGrath, Alaska, flows through one of the last frontiers in the United States. This river is an essential waterway in a landscape shaped by subarctic conditions, featuring a hydrological system that is profoundly influenced by seasonal changes. A catchment area of approximately 11,560 square miles drains into the river at this gauge, signifying the expansive natural resources that surround it.
Why the data matters here
As measured by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Kuskokwim River at McGrath is equipped to monitor river discharge, providing invaluable data for fisheries, local communities, and land management. This data is crucial particularly because the stark contrasts of subarctic hydrology—characterized by periods of spring breakup and snowmelt, along with the deep winter lows—have significant implications for both the ecology and the economy of the area.
Today's river reading is an important indicator for understanding current conditions. It is measured against the median for this day through the river's historical record of four years. This comparison provides deeper insights than raw elevation alone, guiding cottagers, anglers, and local inhabitants in their water-focused activities and preparations.
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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