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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Steamboat Creek at Washoe Lake Dam at New Washoe City Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Steamboat Creek at Washoe Lake Dam at New Washoe City in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed truckee
- Primary gauge 10348801 (USGS)
About Steamboat Creek at Washoe Lake Dam at New Washoe City
Steamboat Creek - a vital waterway flowing through the Truckee watershed.
Steamboat Creek at Washoe Lake Dam at New Washoe City serves as an important monitoring point within the Truckee watershed in Nevada. This river is influenced significantly by the arid Great Basin hydrology, where mountain snowmelt contributes to vital spring flows, while summer thunderstorms can lead to sudden flash floods. This unique hydrological pattern underscores the importance of tracking water levels and flow data in this region.
Why the data matters here
Current data from the U.S. Geological Survey indicates relevant water levels and discharge measurements at this station. Given the region's climate and topography, monitoring these metrics is essential for understanding changes in water availability and flood risks. With more than five years of historical records available, users can compare today’s readings against the median for this calendar day, providing context to fluctuations in water levels. This analysis offers insight that is critical for local anglers, cottagers, and anyone impacted by the area's hydrological changes.
Today’s reading from Steamboat Creek, when compared to the median for this calendar day over the station's historical record, provides a clearer understanding of current water status. The U.S. Geological Survey's continuous monitoring helps inform users about both normal fluctuations and potential risks associated with the region's dynamic water cycle.
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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