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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McDermitt Creek near McDermitt Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for McDermitt Creek near McDermitt in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed upper quinn
- Primary gauge 10352500 (USGS)
About McDermitt Creek near McDermitt
McDermitt Creek - a vital waterway in the arid landscape of Nevada.
McDermitt Creek, located near the town of McDermitt in Nevada, is an important stream that contributes to the region's hydrology. As part of the Upper Quinn watershed, this creek plays a key role in managing the limited water resources characteristic of this arid environment. It showcases the dynamic response of local waterways to seasonal changes and precipitation patterns.
The watershed context
The Upper Quinn watershed, within which McDermitt Creek lies, covers a significant drainage area of approximately 225 square miles. This expansive catchment illustrates the way limited rainfall and seasonal snowmelt influence the hydrology of the region. Water from the melting snow in the mountains often leads to increased flows in the spring, while summer thunderstorms can create sudden and localized flash floods. Such events not only impact the creek but the entire landscape that relies on its waters.
Why the data matters here
The monitoring of McDermitt Creek is conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which provides crucial data on the stream's conditions and discharge levels. The current reading, when compared to the median for this date over the last 50 years, offers insights into the creek's flow dynamics. Understanding how today’s measurement aligns with historical patterns helps residents, farmers, and flood-watchers alike to assess current conditions and plan accordingly. Evaluating the data in this context—rather than focusing on raw elevation—provides a more meaningful picture of water availability and potential ecosystem health in this arid region.
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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