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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N Truckee Drain at Spanish Springs Road near Spark Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for N Truckee Drain at Spanish Springs Road near Spark in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed truckee
- Primary gauge 10348245 (USGS)
About N Truckee Drain at Spanish Springs Road near Spark
N Truckee Drain - A vital artery in Nevada’s hydrology.
The N Truckee Drain flows near Spark, Nevada, feeding into the larger Truckee watershed. This key watercourse plays an essential role in the hydrology of the region, especially as it experiences the typical patterns of the arid Great Basin. With a catchment area of approximately 80 square miles above the measuring station, the N Truckee Drain is influenced by seasonal weather patterns, particularly mountain snowmelt in the spring and localized thunderstorms during summer months.
The watershed context
The Truckee watershed spans a diverse landscape where various smaller creeks and drains contribute to its overall ecology. Nearby water bodies include Davis Creek and Galena Creek, which support various ecological systems. The N Truckee Drain connects and interacts with these neighboring waterways, forming an integral part of the local hydrological dynamics, particularly during the spring melt when water levels often surge.
The arid Great Basin is characterized by volatile weather patterns, where winter snowpack gives way to spring flows, followed by flash floods in summer due to thunderstorms. This variability impacts local flora and fauna, as ecosystems must adapt to the seasonal changes in water availability.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the N Truckee Drain is essential for understanding both the current conditions and long-term trends within this segment of the Truckee watershed. The USGS provides real-time data that is crucial for flood prediction and water resource management.
The most recent measurement at the station helps contextualize today's conditions within a historical framework. Today's reading can be compared against the median for this calendar day across 34 years of data at this station, illustrating how current levels fluctuate compared to historical norms. This contextualization is vital for local stakeholders, including farmers, local governments, and ecological agencies, allowing them to make informed decisions based on reliable hydrological data.
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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