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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Coquihalla River below Needle Creek Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Coquihalla River below Needle Creek in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed lower fraser nahatlatch
- Primary gauge 08MF062 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Coquihalla River below Needle Creek
Coquihalla River - A vital tributary to the Lower Fraser.
The Coquihalla River below Needle Creek is an integral aspect of British Columbia's intricate hydrological network, situated within the Lower Fraser - Nahatlatch watershed. This river is an important contributor to the Fraser River system, engaging with a range of peer rivers like the Fraser River at Harrison Mills and the Fraser River above Hunter Creek. With a catchment area of approximately 89 square kilometres draining above the station, the Coquihalla River plays a significant role in the regional water dynamics.
The watershed context
The Coquihalla River is notably influenced by the region's characteristic mountain hydrology, where a snowpack during winter lays the groundwork for seasonal flows. Typically, the freshet peaks between May and July as the meltwater surges down, bringing vital resources to both the natural environment and the communities that depend on it. The river's flow is critical not just for sustaining local ecosystems, but also for recreational activities and agricultural needs downstream.
Why the data matters here
The measurement data for the Coquihalla River below Needle Creek is essential for understanding water levels and flow patterns in this part of British Columbia. Today's reading reflects how water levels compare against the median for this calendar day across 49 years of historical records. The Water Survey of Canada provides these insights, which are significant for tracking seasonal variations and anticipating changes in water availability. This numerical perspective offers a clearer context than raw elevation, allowing residents, cottagers, and farmers to make informed decisions based on reliable hydrological data.
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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