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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Assiniboine River East of Virden Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Assiniboine River East of Virden in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed central assiniboine oak
- Primary gauge 05MG014 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Assiniboine River East of Virden
Assiniboine River East of Virden - a vital waterway of the Central Assiniboine watershed.
The Assiniboine River flows gracefully to the east of Virden, Manitoba, serving as an essential feature in the Central Assiniboine - Oak watershed. This river, with a substantial drainage area of 76,800 square kilometers, plays a crucial role in the region's hydrology, particularly as part of the larger Assiniboine system.
Why the data matters here
The current measurement of the Assiniboine River east of Virden is important for understanding local water conditions. Although no discharge measurements are available for this location, it's critical to monitor water levels, especially during events such as spring snowmelt, which can lead to significant flooding. Given that this monitoring station has been operational for 14 years, it provides a relatively reliable dataset for gauging conditions over time.
With the typical pattern of prairie hydrology, the Assiniboine River often sees elevated levels in the spring due to seasonal snowmelt, followed by a gradual recession throughout the summer months. Such seasonal changes can directly impact local agriculture, water supply, and recreational activities. As stakeholders in the region remain attentive to these fluctuations, understanding today's reading provides essential context against historical median levels.
Today’s water level reading on the Assiniboine River has been compared against the median for this calendar day over the station's historical record to offer a more insightful view of current conditions. This method, used by Water Survey of Canada, ensures that stakeholders benefit from a comprehensive understanding of the river's behaviour and can make informed decisions accordingly.
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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