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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WALKER LAKE NR HAWTHORNE Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for WALKER LAKE NR HAWTHORNE in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed walker lake
- Primary gauge 10288500 (USGS)
About WALKER LAKE NR HAWTHORNE
Walker Lake - A unique desert oasis.
Walker Lake, located near Hawthorne, Nevada, is an endorheic body of water that forms part of the Walker Lake watershed. Renowned for its distinctive ecological and hydrological characteristics, Walker Lake is an essential feature within the arid Great Basin. It is primarily sustained by runoff from the surrounding mountain ranges, which peak in the spring as the snowmelt flows in, creating significant seasonal fluctuations in its water levels.
The watershed context
The Walker Lake watershed encompasses an extensive area of approximately 4,050 square miles, making it a complex system influenced by both the natural hydrology of the Great Basin and the local climate. This area typically experiences winter snowpack that feeds into the lake during the warmer months, leading to peak water conditions in late spring. Summer months can bring localized thunderstorms, causing occasional flash floods in ephemeral channels, which are not uncommon in this region. These features play a crucial role in the hydrological cycle and affect the water levels in Walker Lake.
As the seasons change, Walker Lake's water levels can exhibit notable variation. The depth and area of the lake are sensitive to climatic conditions, making understanding these patterns essential for local residents and water managers. The surrounding landscape is typically characterized by arid conditions, punctuated by the dramatic presence of the lake itself.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides important insights into the current state of Walker Lake. Today's water elevation is crucial for understanding environmental conditions and guiding decisions for local water usage. By comparing this reading against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record of over 19 years, stakeholders can gauge how current conditions deviate from typical patterns, offering context far beyond a single data point. This understanding is particularly valuable in arid regions like Nevada, where water resources are precious and often scarce.
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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