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 River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed walker
- Primary gauge 10302002 (USGS)
About Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz
Walker River - A vital waterway in the arid landscape of Nevada.
The Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz serves as an important gauge for understanding the flow and conditions of this significant river. Nestled within Nevada's arid Great Basin, the river's character is shaped by seasonal mountain snowmelt, which primarily drives peak flows in the spring. As summer storms roll in, they further influence local hydrology with their potential for flash floods in certain areas.
The watershed context
Draining an extensive area of approximately 2,815 square miles, the Walker River's watershed comprises a variety of streams and channels that contribute to its overall flow. This river is accompanied by several peers, including Walker River above Weber Reservoir and Canal NO 2 above Little Dam, offering a network of water resources that play a critical role in the region's agricultural and ecological health.
In addition to the significant contributions from mountain snowmelt, local precipitation during the summer months causes fluctuating water levels, making the monitoring of the Walker River essential for understanding water availability throughout the year, especially in this semi-arid climate.
Why the data matters here
Today’s data from the US Geological Survey shows the river's current elevation reading compared to the historical median for this calendar day. By evaluating today's measurement against the median from a historical record of over 32 years, water managers, farmers, and local residents gain crucial insight into the river's behavior and its implications for water management and agricultural practices. This context is instrumental in helping local communities adapt to changing conditions throughout the seasons, illuminating the significance of tracking these hydrological nuances.
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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