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 Creek near Weston Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Black Creek near Weston in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed humber don
- Primary gauge 02HC027 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Black Creek near Weston
Black Creek - a vibrant tributary of the Humber - Don watershed.
Nestled in Ontario, Black Creek near Weston flows through a diverse landscape while contributing to the Humber - Don watershed. Spanning a catchment area of roughly 69 square kilometres above the station, this river plays an essential role in the local hydrology, supporting various aquatic life and surrounding ecosystems.
The watershed context
The Humber - Don watershed is characterized by its complex network of rivers and creeks, with Black Creek serving as an important tributary. This area experiences snowmelt-driven seasonal hydrology, marked by a spring freshet typically occurring in late April to May. As winter gives way to spring, melting snow contributes significantly to water levels and flow rates, shaping the creek's dynamics. Following the freshet, summer brings natural drawdown from July to September and an early decline in flow as ice forms in winter months.
Nearby waterways, such as the Don River East Branch and the East Humber River, further illustrate the interconnected nature of this watershed. These neighboring rivers not only share the landscape with Black Creek but also influence its flow patterns and water quality throughout the seasons.
Why the data matters here
For those interested in water levels and flow data, the readings from the Black Creek gauge provide vital insights into the river's health and flow dynamics. It allows for tracking fluctuations that can affect local ecosystems, recreation, and water management practices. Today’s reading at Black Creek is measured against the historical median for this calendar day over nearly 49 years of records from Water Survey of Canada. This comparison provides a clearer understanding of current water levels in relation to seasonal norms, rather than relying solely on raw elevation numbers. This nuanced view helps communities engaged in activities along the creek—from anglers to flood-watchers—make informed decisions based on the creek's performance in its long-term context.
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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