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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L Susitna R near Palmer AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for L Susitna R near Palmer AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed lower susitna river
- Primary gauge 15290000 (USGS)
About L Susitna R near Palmer AK
L Susitna River - A vital waterway in the Alaskan landscape.
The L Susitna River near Palmer, Alaska, represents an essential component of the Lower Susitna River watershed. This river, with its significant drainage area of roughly 62 square miles, plays a crucial role in both local hydrology and ecological health. It not only serves as a water source, but also supports a variety of habitats critical to the region's wildlife.
The watershed context
Located within the Lower Susitna River watershed, the L Susitna River is surrounded by other notable waterways such as the Kashwitna River and Willow Creek. The river's flow and levels are influenced by a seasonal rhythm characteristic of subarctic hydrology, where spring breakup and snowmelt are primary drivers of annual flooding. During winter, water flows diminish significantly under the ice, which may lead to low flow conditions until warmer weather returns.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring river levels and flows is vital for various stakeholders, including anglers and local farmers, who depend on the river's health and stability. Today’s reading from the US Geological Survey (USGS) at this station can provide insights into the current conditions of the river. When evaluated against the median level for this calendar day across the USGS’s 50 years of recorded data, this information is essential for understanding trends and potential impacts on the ecosystem. Such comparisons highlight the significance of daily changes in river levels, far more than raw elevation alone.
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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