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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Robe R near Valdez AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Robe R near Valdez AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed eastern prince william sound
- Primary gauge 15226900 (USGS)
About Robe R near Valdez AK
Robe River - a dynamic waterway in the heart of Alaska.
Robe River flows near Valdez, Alaska, nestled within the breathtaking yet rugged landscape of the Eastern Prince William Sound watershed. This river, with a drainage area of roughly 8.9 square miles, plays a significant role in the local hydrology, particularly as snowmelt and seasonal breakup drive its water levels.
Why the data matters here
As a river that reports its conditions to the U.S. Geological Survey, Robe River is part of a network that observes hydrological changes critical for both ecology and human activities in the region. Without a recorded discharge measurement, the specific flow rates remain unknown, but understanding the seasonal patterns is essential for managing local fishing schedules, recreational activities, and flood preparedness.
The river reflects the typical subarctic hydrology of Alaska, where the annual flooding cycle dominates. Each spring, melting snows transform the landscape and bring high water levels, while the deep winter months often see the river slow beneath the ice. Observing today's water levels compared to the median for this calendar day, based on more than two years of records, offers valuable context on the river's behavior and guides local users on its current state. The USGS manages this data collection, making it an essential resource for those relying on the Robe River's waters.
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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