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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Red Cloud R at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Red Cloud R at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed kodiak afognak islands
- Primary gauge 15297476 (USGS)
About Red Cloud R at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak AK
Red Cloud River - A quiet waterway near Kodiak's Anton Larsen Bay.
The Red Cloud River flows gracefully, merging into the stunning seascape of Anton Larsen Bay. Nestled in the Kodiak-Afognak Islands watershed, this river remains a significant natural feature of the area. This location captures the essence of subarctic hydrology, where seasonal variations profoundly influence water levels and flow characteristics.
The watershed context
Draining a catchment area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the Red Cloud River feeds into the coastal waters near Kodiak, Alaska. This river is part of a network of waterways that includes peers such as the Red Cloud River TR and the nearby Terror River. In this region, the natural landscape is shaped by the interplay of glacial melt and the seasonal pulse of snowmelt in the spring, which typically causes annual flooding, often exacerbated by ice jams. As winter settles in, flows drop significantly, remaining low under the ice until warmer temperatures arrive in spring.
Why the data matters here
The daily readings from the USGS station at the Red Cloud River provide crucial insights into the river's behavior, especially for those monitoring environmental and ecological conditions. With over four years of recorded data, today's water level reflects not only a snapshot of the current conditions but also how it compares to historical norms for the same day. For those relying on accurate water-data, this is invaluable. It’s key to understanding the river's response to natural cycles, and assists anglers, conservationists, and local stakeholders in making informed decisions based on reliable 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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