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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Black River at Baldwin Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Black River at Baldwin in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed black river lake simcoe
- Primary gauge 02EC008 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Black River at Baldwin
Black River - A dynamic waterway in Ontario.
The Black River flows robustly through Baldwin, a river-sized conduit of water in Ontario’s Black River - Lake Simcoe watershed. Draining a substantial area of approximately 278 square kilometres upstream, this river provides crucial hydrological insights for local communities and ecosystems alike.
The watershed context
As part of the Black River - Lake Simcoe watershed, the Black River functions within a broader ecological and geographical framework. The river is surrounded by a network of neighboring waterways, including the Beaver River near Beaverton, Black River near Washago, Hawkestone Creek at Hawkestone, Holland River East at Holland Landing, and Pefferlaw Brook near Udora. These rivers and creeks together contribute to a vibrant aquatic ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife and plant species.
Located in an area characterized by snowmelt-driven seasonal hydrology, the Black River typically experiences its spring freshet from late April to May. This annual surge of water is essential for replenishing local water bodies and sustaining the surrounding environment before the natural summer drawdown takes place from July to September. As winter nears, a decline in water levels becomes noticeable as ice starts to form, marking the transition into the colder months.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the water levels of the Black River is essential for understanding local hydrology and its impacts on the surrounding landscape. The current reading from the Water Survey of Canada at this station reflects not just the raw elevation but provides a comparison to historical medians for this calendar day, enhancing our understanding of the river’s seasonal behavior. This contextual data is vital for cottagers, anglers, and flood-watchers who rely on accurate and timely information to make informed decisions.
Today's water level at the Black River at Baldwin can be assessed against the historical median for today’s date, using a record that spans over 42 years. This insight is crucial for users to grasp what is typical for this time of year and how recent conditions deviate from expected patterns.
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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