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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Whites Creek above Confl Steamboat Creek at Reno Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Whites Creek above Confl Steamboat Creek at Reno in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed truckee
- Primary gauge 10349790 (USGS)
About Whites Creek above Confl Steamboat Creek at Reno
Whites Creek - A vital tributary in Reno's hydrology.
Whites Creek, located above its confluence with Steamboat Creek in Reno, Nevada, plays an important role in the water dynamics of the Truckee watershed. This creek drains an area of roughly 33.4 square miles, making it a significant contributor to the regional water resources that support both the local environment and community needs.
The watershed context
The Truckee watershed is characterized by its arid Great Basin hydrology, where mountain snowmelt is a driving force behind water flow during spring months. This pattern creates periodic peaks in river levels, but it also prepares the landscape for the summer thunderstorms typical of the region, which can result in localized flash floods. As a tributary, Whites Creek's flow can greatly influence the quality and availability of water downstream, especially when combined with the consistent contributions from its neighboring peers, including Davis Creek and Dog Creek.
Why the data matters here
The significance of monitoring Whites Creek above its confluence with Steamboat Creek is highlighted by the gauge operated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Understanding today's flow reading compared to the historical median for this date provides insights into the ongoing health of this waterway. While the creek has recorded data for more than a year, today's reading can reveal much about current conditions. With its flow being assessed against the median from the station’s historical records, we can identify trends that signify seasonal changes and potential environmental impacts in the region.
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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