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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Tonkin Spg Outflow above Denay Creek near Eureka Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Tonkin Spg Outflow above Denay Creek near Eureka in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed pine 0104
- Primary gauge 10322510 (USGS)
About Tonkin Spg Outflow above Denay Creek near Eureka
Tonkin Spring Outflow - a vital connector within the Pine watershed.
The Tonkin Spring Outflow is an important waterway nestled in the arid landscape of Nevada, flowing above Denay Creek near Eureka. This river serves as a key conduit in the Pine watershed, feeding the local ecology and contributing to the hydrological dynamics of the region. Surrounded by foothills and open terrain, its waters support a variety of life, reflecting the unique challenges and characteristics of Great Basin hydrology.
The watershed context
The outflow is part of the Pine watershed, which encompasses a series of creeks, including notable peers such as Henderson Creek and Pine Creek. This region is shaped by typical arid conditions where mountain snowmelt plays a significant role in driving spring water levels. As temperatures rise in summer, thunderstorms can lead to sudden local flash floods, creating a highly variable water cycle. While many streams in the area may become ephemeral, the Tonkin Spring Outflow maintains a perennial flow, allowing it to contribute consistently to the surrounding environment.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the USGS station for the Tonkin Spring Outflow provides crucial insight into the river's flow dynamics. It is essential to compare the current flow measurement against the median for this calendar day over the past 16 years to understand its behavior in the context of historical trends. This comparison helps to gauge whether current conditions are atypical or within normal fluctuations, giving cottagers, anglers, and land managers valuable information for decision-making regarding water use and ecological health. With the Water Survey of Canada data providing a broader understanding of water levels, such metrics become invaluable for those impacted by the local 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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