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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Cooksville Creek near Cooksville Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Cooksville Creek near Cooksville in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed credit 16 mile
- Primary gauge 02HB030 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Cooksville Creek near Cooksville
Cooksville Creek - A vital tributary of the Credit River system.
Cooksville Creek flows near Cooksville in Ontario, Canada, as part of the Credit - 16 Mile watershed. This creek plays an integral role in the regional hydrology, contributing to the greater dynamics of the Credit River system.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 19.7 square kilometres above the station, Cooksville Creek exhibits a seasonal flow pattern that reflects the broader hydrological trends of southern Ontario. The creek is influenced by snowmelt in the spring, which typically leads to a freshet period occurring from late April to May. This contributes to higher water levels as the snowpack melts and runoff increases. Following this peak, the creek often experiences natural drawdown during the summer months of July through September. As the temperatures drop and ice begins to form in early winter, flow rates typically decline, marking a cyclical shift in the creek's hydrology.
Cooksville Creek is situated amidst a network of influential neighboring water bodies, including the Credit River at various points along its course. This connection to other local creeks such as Fourteen Mile Creek and Redhill Creek strengthens its role in ecosystem health and hydrological balance in the area.
Why the data matters here
Continuous monitoring of Cooksville Creek's flow is essential, particularly as it directly impacts local ecosystems and water quality downstream in the Credit River. The data collected can be pivotal for cottagers, farmers, and other stakeholders who depend on the creek’s water for recreational activities, irrigation, and various environmental functions.
Today's reading provides a clear snapshot of the state of Cooksville Creek, and can be compared against the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record, which spans 19 years. This comparison is significant as it offers a context for understanding current water levels in relation to historical trends, giving insight into seasonal variations that affect both wildlife and human activities. The Water Survey of Canada’s monitoring ensures that this valuable information remains accessible for informed decision-making regarding water resource management in the region.
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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