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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Becketts Creek near Cumberland Estates Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Becketts Creek near Cumberland Estates in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed lower ottawa south nation
- Primary gauge 02LB036 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Becketts Creek near Cumberland Estates
Becketts Creek - A dynamic tributary of the Lower Ottawa and South Nation Rivers.
Becketts Creek flows gracefully near Cumberland Estates, Ontario, draining roughly 51.4 square kilometres in its catchment area. This river is an important part of the Lower Ottawa - South Nation watershed, contributing to the intricate hydrological patterns that define the region.
The watershed context
The creek connects to several neighbouring rivers, including the Payne River, Rigaud River, and the South Nation River, reflecting a diverse aquatic ecosystem that supports various forms of wildlife. The seasonal hydrology here is strong, driven primarily by snowmelt that typically peaks during the spring freshet from late April to May. Following that, the creek naturally experiences a summer drawdown from July to September, as evaporation and low inflow take their toll. The early winter sees a gradual decline as ice begins to form, marking a shift in the creek's flow dynamics.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading at Becketts Creek near Cumberland Estates is a useful metric to monitor the creek's flow and overall health. The data, made available through the Water Survey of Canada, provides insight into how current conditions stack up against the historical norms for this date, considering record years of data show trends related to typical annual variations. Comparing this reading to the median for today allows for a clearer understanding of both flow and ecological impacts, emphasizing the significance of consistent observation in managing and preserving the local water resources.
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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