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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South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed south fork humboldt
- Primary gauge 10320000 (USGS)
About South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko
South Fork Humboldt River - a vital flow in northeastern Nevada.
The South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko is a significant waterway in the arid landscape of northeastern Nevada. This section of the river is part of a dynamic system influenced by mountain snowmelt during the spring and the occasional summer thunderstorms that bring localized flash flooding. The river meanders through a rugged terrain that speaks to the geological history of the region and the essential role it plays in the hydrological framework of the South Fork Humboldt watershed.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 1,150 square miles, the South Fork Humboldt River sustains ecosystems and contributes to local water resources crucial for agricultural and recreational use in the area. As seasonal snowmelt feeds into the river after winter, it typically reaches its peak flow in the spring months. As the weather warms and summer approaches, rainfall contributes to brief but powerful thunderstorms that can lead to sudden increases in flow. This pattern of peaks and troughs shapes the river's character and has long dictated the lifestyle and agricultural practices of those who live nearby.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the river's water levels provides essential information about its current conditions. The real-time data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) helps local farmers, cottagers, and outdoor enthusiasts understand the water dynamics at play within the river. Today's reading is especially relevant, as it can be compared against the median for this calendar day over more than 50 years of historical records. This comparison aids in better grasping current flows in the context of seasonal and historical patterns, allowing users to make informed decisions based on the river's behavior.
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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