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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Dennis Creek near 1780 Metre Contour Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Dennis Creek near 1780 Metre Contour in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed okanagan
- Primary gauge 08NM242 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Dennis Creek near 1780 Metre Contour
Dennis Creek - A vital tributary of the Okanagan watershed.
Located in the heart of British Columbia, Dennis Creek flows near the 1780 Metre Contour, serving as an essential tributary within the Okanagan watershed. This pristine river draws upon the surrounding mountainous terrain, benefiting from the seasonal rhythms typical of the region, where warm summer months often see lower water levels due to evaporation and diminished inflow.
The watershed context
The Okanagan watershed encompasses a broad area and is known for the diversity of its creeks and rivers. Dennis Creek catches the runoff from a catchment area of approximately 4.06 square kilometres, gathering water that nourishes the local ecosystem and supports nearby communities. The creek shares its watershed with several peers, including Coldstream Creek and Clark Creek, each contributing to the rich hydrological network that characterizes this landscape.
The hydrology of the region is greatly influenced by mountain dynamics, where the snowpack plays a vital role in sourcing water during the freshet. Typically peaking from May to July, this seasonal runoff represents a crucial time when water levels rise, feeding the creek and ensuring the vitality of the surrounding habitats.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the data at Dennis Creek is vital for understanding the health of the watershed and supporting local water management strategies. The gauge captures not only the water level but also the discharge, providing critical insights for stakeholders, including cottagers, farmers, and conservationists.
Today’s reading from the Water Survey of Canada offers a snapshot compared against the median for this calendar day over a historical record of more than 39 years. This assessment helps contextualize Dennis Creek's current conditions, revealing its trends and variations and illustrating its health in the larger narrative of the Okanagan watershed. Understanding these fluctuations is essential for navigating the ecological challenges that climate change and urban development present to this vibrant 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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