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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Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Cyn near Ursine Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Cyn near Ursine in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed meadow valley wash
- Primary gauge 09417500 (USGS)
About Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Cyn near Ursine
Meadow Valley Wash - a vital thread in the arid landscape.
Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine flows through the rugged terrain of Nevada, embodying the unique characteristics of the Great Basin's hydrology. Surrounded by the stark beauty of the desert, this river captures the changing dynamics of water in a region where mountain snowmelt ignites spring runoff, leading to temporary peaks in flow. Summer thunderstorms can swiftly alter the landscape, bringing the risk of local flash floods as ephemeral channels surge to life.
The watershed context
The Meadow Valley Wash serves as a crucial hydrological artery for the surrounding ecosystem, draining approximately 293 square miles above the gauge. This natural waterway connects to neighboring streams such as Meadow Valley Wash near Caliente and Meadow Valley Wash near Rox, contributing to the complex interplay of water that defines this part of Nevada. Given the sparse rainfall typical of the arid Great Basin, the river is particularly sensitive to seasonal shifts, which can dramatically impact its flow characteristics.
During the spring months, the snowmelt from the nearby mountains generates significant runoff, enabling the Wash to flow robustly. In contrast, summer often brings dry conditions interspersed with thunderstorms, resulting in sporadic surges that can create sudden flooding events. This variability in flow underscores the importance of monitoring water levels for both environmental management and local safety.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading from the USGS station gives real-time insight into the river's current state, comparing today's levels to historical medians for this date over a record of 24 years. This contextual data is invaluable; rather than being solely concerned with raw elevation numbers, understanding how today's measurement fits into broader patterns informs decisions for water management and local communities. With the USGS acting as a key source of this data, stakeholders can better appreciate the river’s response to seasonal changes and extreme weather events, essential for addressing both ecological and human concerns in this arid landscape.
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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