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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Fraser River at Deas Island Tunnel Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Fraser River at Deas Island Tunnel in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed lower fraser coast
- Primary gauge 08MH053 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Fraser River at Deas Island Tunnel
Fraser River - A vital waterway through the heart of British Columbia.
The Fraser River at Deas Island Tunnel stands as a critical point along one of Canada's major rivers, which meanders through the diverse landscapes of British Columbia. Spanning a vast 232,000 square kilometers of catchment area, the Fraser River is a dynamic river system that supports a wide array of ecological and human communities.
Why the data matters here
Water levels at the Fraser River can vary significantly due to the natural influence of climate conditions and seasonal rhythms. Each year, the river is shaped by the mountain hydrology, where freshets driven by snowpack typically peak from May to July. This seasonal cycle ensures that the river flows robustly during the late spring and early summer, driven by melting snow and seasonal rainfall.
The readings from the Deas Island Tunnel station reflect these unique hydrological patterns. Although this station does not measure discharge, knowing the water level is vital for understanding the river's condition, especially in regards to flood monitoring and aquatic health. The data informs various stakeholders, from cottagers and anglers to local government, allowing them to make informed decisions based on current water levels.
Today’s water level at Fraser River at Deas Island Tunnel is presented in relation to the median for this calendar day across the station's six years of historical record. This contextual comparison provides a clearer picture than raw elevations alone, indicating how today's reading stands against typical fluctuations for this time of year. This data is published by Water Survey of Canada, ensuring an authoritative source for those engaged with this important waterway.
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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