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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Credit River near Orangeville Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Credit River near Orangeville in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed credit 16 mile
- Primary gauge 02HB013 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Credit River near Orangeville
Credit River - a vital waterway in Southern Ontario.
The Credit River near Orangeville runs through a diverse landscape, offering an essential resource for both the environment and the communities surrounding it. With a drainage area of roughly 59.6 square kilometres above the station, this river is part of the larger Credit – 16 Mile watershed, an important geographical feature that supports a range of ecosystems and activities.
The watershed context
The Credit River is joined by several notable peers, including Cooksville Creek, the Erin Branch of the Credit River, and Fourteen Mile Creek, all contributing to the richness of this watershed. The Southern Ontario region typically experiences a snowmelt-driven seasonal rhythm, with an annual freshet occurring late in the spring around April to May. During the summer months, water levels naturally decline as evaporation increases and inflows decrease. This rhythm is crucial for managing various activities such as fishing and agriculture along the banks of the Credit River.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data for the Credit River near Orangeville is gathered through the Water Survey of Canada. Today's reading provides valuable insight into the river's health and flow conditions. When evaluating the current water level, it's essential to compare it against the median for this calendar day based on the station's historical record spanning more than 50 years. This comparison not only offers a clearer picture of current conditions but also highlights trends that can inform future decisions related to flood management, resource allocation, and environmental stewardship.
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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