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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Muddy River near Glendale Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Muddy River near Glendale in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed muddy 0012
- Primary gauge 09419000 (USGS)
About Muddy River near Glendale
Muddy River - a variable flow influenced by arid climate dynamics.
Rushing through the arid landscapes of Nevada, the Muddy River near Glendale showcases the unique aspects of the Great Basin’s hydrology. Renowned for its shifting flows, this stream reveals how mountain snowmelt and seasonal thunderstorms play pivotal roles in its water levels. With a significant drainage area of approximately 7,044 square miles above the station, the Muddy River serves as a vital watercourse within its watershed, feeding into a network of neighboring water bodies like the Muddy River near Moapa.
The watershed context
The Muddy River is part of the Muddy watershed, a dynamic environment where the interplay of precipitation and evaporation creates a challenging landscape for sustaining perennial waterways. This region experiences notable peaks in flow during the spring as melting snow contributes to river levels, while summer thunderstorms can lead to localized flash floods. Conversely, the hot and arid conditions of summer often result in declining water levels, driven by evaporation and decreased inflow.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring is essential for understanding the Muddy River’s behaviors and patterns. The USGS collects and maintains critical data to track these variations, including discharge measurements, which provide insights into the river's flow dynamics. Today’s reading can be compared against the historical median for this calendar day, allowing observers to grasp its current state relative to typical conditions over the last 50 years. This contextualization is key in assessing the health of the river and planning for potential fluctuations that could affect local ecosystems and communities alike.
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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