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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B.x. Creek below Swan Lake Control Dam Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for B.x. Creek below Swan Lake Control Dam in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed okanagan
- Primary gauge 08NM123 (Water Survey of Canada)
About B.x. Creek below Swan Lake Control Dam
B.x. Creek - A steady flow from the Swan Lake Control Dam.
B.x. Creek below Swan Lake Control Dam is a vital part of the Okanagan watershed in British Columbia. This reservoir section channels water that plays an important role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting various communities in the region. The Okanagan is known for its unique mountain hydrology, influenced by the geography and seasonal changes of the area.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 125 square kilometres above the station, B.x. Creek is connected to several peers, including B.x. Creek at B.x. Ranch Park and Coldstream Creek. The watershed benefits significantly from the freshet driven by snowpack, typically peaking between May and July. This seasonal snowmelt, along with glacial influences in the area, ensures that water levels remain ample through the summer months, providing a reliable resource for both natural ecosystems and human activities.
Why the data matters here
The water level data for B.x. Creek is regularly monitored, providing essential information for managing water resources and understanding the hydrological patterns of the region. Today's reading has been compared against the median for this calendar day over the recorded years, which provides valuable insight. This historical context helps to track variations and gauge the health of the ecosystem. The data is published by the Water Survey of Canada, making it a reliable source for anyone interested in the hydrology of B.x. Creek and its surrounding watershed.
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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