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 near Thompson Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Burntwood River near Thompson in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed lower burntwood
- Primary gauge 05TG001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Burntwood River near Thompson
Burntwood River - A vital waterway in Manitoba.
The Burntwood River, flowing near Thompson, Manitoba, plays a key role in the local hydrology, serving as a pivotal waterway in the Lower Burntwood watershed. This region, typical of prairie hydrology, experiences significant spring snowmelt floods, particularly influential in shaping the river's seasonal patterns.
The watershed context
Draining an extensive catchment area of roughly 18,500 square kilometres, the Burntwood River draws water from a diverse range of smaller tributaries, including notable peers like the Burntwood River above Manasan Falls, the Odei River near Thompson, the Sapochi River near Nelson House, and the Taylor River near Thompson. This interconnected network emphasizes the river's significance as it flows through the plains of Manitoba.
As summer approaches, the Burntwood River will begin to experience natural recession, typical for the region. During this period, evaporation and lower inflow contribute to reduced water levels. Understanding these cyclical changes is essential for local stakeholders, from cottagers to anglers, who rely on the river's health and stability.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading at the Burntwood River provides valuable context for understanding the river's current state. It is measured against the historical median for this calendar day over the past 50 years, as recorded by the Water Survey of Canada. This comparison of current elevation readings against historical data allows for a clearer understanding of water conditions, facilitating better decision-making for those who engage with the river’s resources.
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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