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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Bonaparte River below Cache Creek Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Bonaparte River below Cache Creek in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed thompson mouth
- Primary gauge 08LF002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Bonaparte River below Cache Creek
Bonaparte River below Cache Creek - A key section of the Thompson River system.
Situated in British Columbia, the Bonaparte River below Cache Creek is an integral part of the Thompson River system, contributing to the hydrology of the region. The river flows through a diverse landscape, supported by a substantial catchment area of approximately 5,310 square kilometers, which feeds into its waters. This stretch of the river provides vital habitat and resources for local ecosystems while also serving the needs of diverse water users in the region.
The watershed context
The Bonaparte River is part of the Thompson - Mouth watershed, which encompasses a variety of tributaries and creeks, including notable peers such as Arrowstone Creek and Dairy Creek. As a river section that links upstream sources to the broader Thompson River, this area plays an essential role in maintaining the flow and health of the watershed dynamics. The regional hydrology reflects a mountain-driven system, with snowpack and glacial influences often dictating water levels throughout the seasons. The freshet typically peaks from May to July, driven by melting snow, after which flows gradually stabilize during the summer months.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the data from the Bonaparte River below Cache Creek is crucial for a variety of reasons, including water management, ecological health, and recreational opportunities. The river's discharge measurements provide significant insights into current water levels and help inform local stakeholders about changes in flow that may impact the surrounding environment. The current reading reflects today's measurement compared to the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record, which spans 49 years. This comparative approach, provided by the Water Survey of Canada, offers a more contextual understanding of today's conditions rather than relying solely on the elevation number. It serves as a crucial tool for residents, anglers, and water resource managers keeping a close eye on the river's behavior throughout the seasons.
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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