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 near Big Fish DR near Sparks Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for N Truckee Drain near Big Fish DR near Sparks in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed truckee
- Primary gauge 10348295 (USGS)
About N Truckee Drain near Big Fish DR near Sparks
N Truckee Drain - a vital waterway of the Truckee watershed.
The North Truckee Drain near Big Fish Drive offers a glimpse into the complex hydrology of northeastern Nevada. As a river drain in the Truckee watershed, it plays an important role in managing water flow in a region that experiences seasonal fluctuations driven by mountain snowmelt and summer thunderstorms.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the North Truckee Drain is monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which provides valuable data reflecting the stream's current conditions. Understanding the flow and water levels in this area is essential for local residents and stakeholders, as it informs agricultural practices and helps mitigate the impacts of potential flooding. The real-time data allows users to compare current measurements against the historical median for this day across the station's record of more than nine years. This comparison provides a clearer picture of the river's behavior, especially in a region where ephemeral channels can dramatically change from one season to another.
By keeping an eye on the North Truckee Drain, those invested in the health of the watershed can make informed decisions based on the latest hydrological insights.
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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