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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Collins Creek near Kingston Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Collins Creek near Kingston in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed napanee
- Primary gauge 02HM005 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Collins Creek near Kingston
Collins Creek - A quietly flowing river near Kingston.
Collins Creek meanders through the Napanee watershed in Ontario, just near Kingston. This creek represents a vital part of the local ecosystem, connecting neighboring waterways like the West Branch Little Cataraqui Creek. As a river, it is indicative of the hydrological features that characterize the area.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 161 square kilometres, Collins Creek serves as a significant tributary within the Napanee watershed. The seasonal rhythm of the region profoundly impacts the creek's dynamics, marked by snowmelt-driven flows in spring. During late April through May, the waters typically surge as the winter snowpack melts, a natural freshet that revitalizes the stream. In contrast, the warm summer months from July to September see a gradual natural drawdown, driven by evaporation and limited inflow, as the landscape transitions towards the early fall.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data for Collins Creek, provided by water authorities, allows residents and stakeholders to stay informed about changing water levels. Current readings indicate how the creek's water levels compare to historical norms. Understanding these fluctuations is crucial, particularly given the creek's catchment area and role within the local hydrology. Today’s measurement can be compared to the historical median for this calendar day, providing insight into the current hydrological conditions and trends. This important context allows the Water Survey of Canada to maintain a comprehensive record over the last five decades, ensuring that the community can effectively anticipate any potential impacts or changes in the creek's behavior.
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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