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 Tenmile Creek near Elko Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed south fork humboldt
- Primary gauge 10319900 (USGS)
About South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko
South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek - A vital watercourse in Northern Nevada.
The South Fork Humboldt River, positioned above Tenmile Creek near Elko, serves as an essential tributary within the arid landscape of Northern Nevada. This river is a key component of the South Fork Humboldt watershed, which drains a significant area of 898 square miles. Its flow is influenced by the region's unique hydrology, where mountain snowmelt plays a critical role in shaping water levels, particularly in the spring. As the warm weather settles in, what often follows are intense summer thunderstorms that may lead to localized flash floods, a noteworthy characteristic of this area.
The watershed context
The South Fork Humboldt watershed showcases the interplay of natural water dynamics in a mostly semi-arid environment. Given the sizeable catchment area, the river collects both rain and snowmelt runoff, impacting its flow considerably during the transition from winter to spring. As temperatures rise, snow in the higher elevations melts, contributing to peak flow conditions that can sustain aquatic life and influence the region's ecology.
Alongside its peer, the South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek, this stretch of river is crucial for anyone engaged in activities such as fishing, agriculture, or water management. The region is part of a broader network of channels that can experience significant variability throughout the year, complicating resource management but also enriching the local environment.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring flow levels of the South Fork Humboldt River is vital, and today's water level is a noteworthy part of the ongoing historical record. The current measurement, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey, provides insight into this river's dynamics compared to the median for this calendar day. Understanding today's reading against the historical median enables users to gauge the river's behavior more accurately than simply evaluating raw elevation figures. With 38 years of historical data at this site, the information offers a critical foundation for assessing water conditions and managing water resources effectively in the South Fork Humboldt watershed.
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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