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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Doe Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Doe Lake in Parry Sound, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Parry Sound, ON, Canada
- Watershed magnetawan
- Primary gauge 02EA016 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Doe Lake
Doe Lake - A serene retreat in Parry Sound.
Nestled in the heart of Parry Sound, Doe Lake is a captivating water body that draws visitors for its natural allure and recreational possibilities. Surrounded by a network of fellow lakes, including Ahmic Lake and Lake Bernard, it serves as a serene spot for cottagers, anglers, and nature enthusiasts alike.
The watershed context
Doe Lake is part of the Magnetawan watershed, draining approximately 149 square kilometers upstream. This watershed is experiencing the natural cycles of water that characterize Ontario’s climate. The seasonal hydrology is driven primarily by snowmelt, where the spring freshet typically occurs from late April to May, filling lakes and rivers with rushing water. As summer arrives, from July through September, natural drawdown occurs, influenced by evaporation and reduced inflow. Early winter marks a decline in water levels as ice begins to form, bringing a quiet transition into the colder months.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring water levels in Doe Lake is essential for understanding its seasonal variations and overall health. The current reading from the gauge at "Doe Lake Near Katrine" reflects the lake's condition, helping assess its response to the natural hydrological cycles. Today’s measurement can be compared against the median for this calendar day across the gauge's historical record of 23 years, providing valuable context that raw elevation figures alone cannot offer. This analysis is crucial for stakeholders—from local anglers to cottagers—who rely on the lake's conditions for their activities, ensuring they can enjoy this beautiful water body responsibly.
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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