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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Fourteen Mile Creek at Oakville Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Fourteen Mile Creek at Oakville in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed credit 16 mile
- Primary gauge 02HB027 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Fourteen Mile Creek at Oakville
Fourteen Mile Creek - A seasonal waterway shaped by snowmelt.
Fourteen Mile Creek flows through Oakville, Ontario, weaving its way through the landscape as a significant tributary within the Credit - 16 Mile watershed. This river is part of an interconnected network of waterways, including notable peers such as Cooksville Creek and various branches of the Credit River. The creek drains an area of approximately 25.3 square kilometres, capturing rainwater and snowmelt from the surrounding land.
The watershed context
The hydrology of Fourteen Mile Creek is characterized by a seasonal rhythm powered predominantly by snowmelt. As winter gives way to spring, the creek sees an increase in flow rates during the freshet period from late April to May. This influx of water is crucial, replenishing the creek and supporting local ecosystems. As summer approaches, a natural drawdown occurs, influenced by both evaporation and reduced inflow. This pattern is a key aspect of the hydrological cycle in Ontario, particularly noticeable from July to September, when water levels in many streams and creeks tend to decline. As winter returns, the formation of ice leads to a further seasonal decrease in flow, marking the end of the hydrological cycle until warmth re-ignites the flow the following spring.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the dynamics of Fourteen Mile Creek is vital for local communities, especially those engaged in agriculture and recreation. The monitoring data from the gauge station, which also measures discharge, provides valuable insights into current conditions and flow patterns. Today's reading is compared against the median for this calendar day over the historical record of 23 years, a practice that yields a clearer understanding of variations rather than relying on raw elevation numbers alone. The Water Survey of Canada operates this gauge, ensuring that local stakeholders can make informed decisions based on real-time water conditions.
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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