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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Unuk R below Blue R near Wrangell AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Unuk R below Blue R near Wrangell AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed burroughs bay
- Primary gauge 15015595 (USGS)
About Unuk R below Blue R near Wrangell AK
Unuk River below Blue River - a vital flow in the Burroughs Bay watershed.
The Unuk River below Blue River is a key waterway located near Wrangell, Alaska. This segment of the Unuk River, known for its role in the local hydrology, benefits from the complex dynamics of the surrounding environment, which is characteristic of Subarctic conditions. The river is an important part of the Burroughs Bay watershed, contributing significantly to the area's ecology and water system.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 745 square miles, the Unuk River's catchment area is vital for understanding its flow dynamics. The hydrology here is heavily influenced by seasonal patterns typical of subarctic regions. In the spring, the melting snow and ice create a surge in water levels, while late summer see peaks driven by glacier-fed inflows. Throughout the cold winter months, flows are reduced as deeper flows occur beneath icy surfaces. This seasonal rhythm profoundly impacts aquatic ecosystems and the surrounding landscape.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Unuk River below Blue River—as conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)—is crucial for a variety of stakeholders including fishermen, local residents, and environmental scientists. Understanding the current river flow compared to historical data provides essential insights into the river's health and resilience. Today's reading, compared against the median for this calendar day from more than 23 years of records, offers a reliable indicator of current conditions. This method surpasses simply considering raw elevation, as it contextualizes the flow within the river's historical performance and seasonal expectations.
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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