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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Potomac River at Wisconsin Ave, Washington Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Potomac River at Wisconsin Ave, Washington in DC, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location DC, United States
- Watershed middle potomac anacostia occoquan
- Primary gauge 01647600 (USGS)
About Potomac River at Wisconsin Ave, Washington
Potomac River - A vital artery of Washington, D.C.
The Potomac River at Wisconsin Ave serves as a central lifeline for the bustling capital of the United States. This stretch of the Potomac is not only a significant geographical feature but also a vital resource for the surrounding communities and ecosystems. Nestled within the heart of the Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan watershed, it interacts with various smaller streams and rivers, contributing to the intricate hydrology of the region.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Potomac River’s water levels provides critical information for local residents, city planners, and environmental scientists alike. Given that this section of the river is prone to fluctuations, understanding its current status is essential for effective flood management and urban planning within Washington D.C. With 17 years of historical data accumulated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), stakeholders can gauge current levels against past trends, offering insights into seasonal changes and extreme weather events that can arise in this area.
Today's reading serves as an important benchmark, allowing residents and officials to compare the river level to the median for this date over the station's historical record. This context is crucial, as it highlights whether current conditions are typical for the time of year or indicative of changing patterns potentially linked to climate variability.
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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