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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Susitna R at Gold Creek AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Susitna R at Gold Creek AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed upper susitna river
- Primary gauge 15292000 (USGS)
About Susitna R at Gold Creek AK
Susitna River at Gold Creek - A vital artery in the Upper Susitna watershed.
The Susitna River at Gold Creek is a significant waterway in Alaska's Upper Susitna River watershed. This river station captures the dynamics pivotal in understanding the region's hydrology, which is heavily influenced by subarctic conditions. As spring arrives, the natural cycles of snowmelt and breakup fuel the river's flow, while the summer sees potential peaks driven by glacial melt.
The watershed context
The drainage area for the Susitna River at Gold Creek encompasses approximately 6,130 square miles, providing a broad catchment area that supports the flow of this essential river. Situated in a robust network of rivers, it shares its watershed with notable peers, including the Susitna River near Denali. The river’s health and flow patterns are not only critical for local ecosystems but play an essential role for communities relying on its resources.
In the subarctic region of Alaska, water levels can fluctuate significantly due to seasonal changes. Typical of this area, winter brings low flows as rivers run under ice, while the melting snow and ice in spring initiate a dramatic rise in flow. The complex hydrology is marked by potential ice jams during spring breakup, reflecting the unique challenges faced within this watershed.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Susitna River at Gold Creek provides vital data for understanding both ecological health and the management of local water resources. Today's river reading, compared to the historical median for this date, helps assess current flows against expected norms. This information, collected by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), allows stakeholders such as fishermen, farmers, and flood-watchers to make informed decisions. It highlights not just raw elevation but also the trends in flow over time, a critical metric in managing and appreciating the river's health over the seasons.
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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