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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Wulik R below Tutak C near Kivalina AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Wulik R below Tutak C near Kivalina AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed wulik kivalina rivers
- Primary gauge 15747000 (USGS)
About Wulik R below Tutak C near Kivalina AK
Wulik River - a vital artery in the Alaskan wilderness.
The Wulik River below Tutak Creek, located near Kivalina, Alaska, flows through the remote terrains of the Wulik-Kivalina Rivers watershed. This region is characterized by its subarctic hydrology, where seasonal shifts govern the river’s health and water conditions.
The watershed context
The Wulik River serves as a crucial connector in a watershed that encompasses an extensive drainage area of approximately 705 square miles. With its surroundings shaped by the forces of nature, the river flows through a landscape that experiences distinct seasonal patterns. Spring breakup and snowmelt initiate an annual flood cycle, often accentuated by the presence of ice jams. This dynamism is an essential aspect of life for the flora, fauna, and communities relying on the river.
Nearby, you can find Ikalukrok Creek and Red Dog Creek, both contributing to the intricate hydrological fabric of the area. Each waterway in this network reflects the unique climatic conditions and seasonal rhythms typical to Alaska, notably the deep winter low flows experienced when the waters are solidified under a layer of ice.
Why the data matters here
Today's water level reading from the Wulik River station, operated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provides a snapshot of current river conditions and is essential for understanding shifts in flow and ecological health. The significance of this reading is highlighted by comparing it to the median level for this calendar day across the station's 42 years of historical data. This comparison is valuable because it establishes context and offers insight beyond mere elevation changes, illustrating whether the river is rising or falling relative to seasonal expectations. Such data is crucial for anyone relying on the Wulik River's resources, whether for subsistence, navigation, or ecological monitoring.
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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