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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Third Creek near Crystal Bay Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Third Creek near Crystal Bay in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed lake tahoe
- Primary gauge 10336698 (USGS)
About Third Creek near Crystal Bay
Third Creek - A reliable flow in the Lake Tahoe watershed.
Third Creek flows near Crystal Bay, Nevada, as a vital stream in the Lake Tahoe watershed. This river plays an essential role in the regional hydrology, contributing to the intricate water dynamics of the area while benefiting local ecosystems.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 6.1 square miles, Third Creek is fed primarily by mountain snowmelt during the spring, marking a notable peak in flow. The Great Basin's arid climate influences water availability throughout the year, with the summer months often seeing rainfall from localized thunderstorms, which can lead to flash flooding in ephemeral channels. The creek interacts with several neighboring water bodies, including Blackwood Creek, Glenbrook Creek, and Marlette Creek, which are also important contributors to the broader hydrological landscape of Lake Tahoe.
Why the data matters here
On a practical level, stream monitoring at Third Creek is performed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which measures both the stage and discharge of the creek. These metrics are instrumental for understanding water levels and flow patterns in this stream over time. Today’s measurements are notably insightful, with the current reading compared against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record spanning nearly 49 years. This context allows for a clearer understanding of fluctuations in water levels, contributing to the effective management and anticipation of local water needs amidst the region's variable hydrology.
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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