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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Burntwood River above Manasan Falls Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Burntwood River above Manasan Falls in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed lower burntwood
- Primary gauge 05TG005 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Burntwood River above Manasan Falls
Burntwood River above Manasan Falls - a key segment of Manitoba's waterways.
The Burntwood River flows with purpose above Manasan Falls, carving its path through the stunning expanse of the Lower Burntwood watershed in Manitoba. This river is not merely a waterway; it stands as an integral part of the region's hydrology, reflecting the natural rhythms of the prairie landscape. Spanning a watershed with an area of approximately 17,400 square kilometres, the river plays a significant role in the ecology and hydrology of southwestern Manitoba.
The watershed context
The Lower Burntwood watershed is characterized by a landscape shaped by both glacial formations and the gentle actions of flowing water over time. The Burntwood River joins other local waterways, including the Burntwood River near Thompson, the Odei River near Thompson, the Sapochi River near Nelson House, and the Taylor River near Thompson, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic and terrestrial life. Here, seasonal changes dictate how this river behaves, particularly the spring snowmelt, which can lead to significant flooding events—a defining feature of prairie hydrology. Following this seasonal surge, the river experiences a natural recession during the summer months as evaporation increases and inflow decreases.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the Burntwood River above Manasan Falls, provided by the Water Survey of Canada, allows us to understand its current state in relation to historical trends. This comparison with the median for this calendar day over the course of 37 years offers valuable insights into the river's performance and helps to monitor changes in waterflow that may impact local ecosystems and communities. Understanding these readings is essential for stakeholders including cottagers, anglers, and others who rely on the river for their livelihoods and leisure activities.
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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