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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Boggy Creek near Lumsden Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Boggy Creek near Lumsden in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed upper qu appelle wascana
- Primary gauge 05JF006 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Boggy Creek near Lumsden
Boggy Creek - a vital stream flowing through the heart of Saskatchewan.
Boggy Creek near Lumsden is an important waterway within the Upper Qu'Appelle - Wascana watershed. This river collects water from a drainage area of approximately 445 square kilometres upstream, showcasing its role in the regional hydrology. The creek connects with peers such as Cottonwood Creek, Qu'Appelle River, and Wascana Creek, creating a network of waterways that contribute to the region's water dynamics.
The watershed context
The Upper Qu'Appelle - Wascana watershed is characterized by a prairie hydrology, marked by a significant snowmelt-driven spring peak that often rises sharply. During the summer months, water levels generally recede due to a natural cycle of evaporation, influenced by the dry prairie climate. These seasonal patterns are essential to understanding the flow conditions of Boggy Creek, as it adapts to the changing environment and precipitation patterns.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the water levels and discharge at Boggy Creek is crucial for various stakeholders, including locals, farmers, and environmental enthusiasts. Today's readings, when compared to the median for this calendar day over the station's 49 years of historical data, offer insights into current flow conditions and potential changes. By looking beyond just the elevation, these statistics allow for a better understanding of how this river interacts with the broader watershed. The Water Survey of Canada operates this station, ensuring precise measurements that help maintain awareness of the creek's flow patterns and ecological health.
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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