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 Harrison Mills Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Fraser River at Harrison Mills in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed lower fraser nahatlatch
- Primary gauge 08MF073 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Fraser River at Harrison Mills
Fraser River at Harrison Mills - A vital flow in British Columbia's river system.
The Fraser River, flowing gracefully at Harrison Mills, embodies a dynamic stretch of the iconic river system in British Columbia. Known for its significant reach and ecological importance, this area is integral to the Lower Fraser - Nahatlatch watershed, draining roughly 226,000 square kilometres. The river's characteristics are shaped by the region's mountain hydrology, which witnesses a freshet that is predominantly driven by snowmelt. This seasonal pulse typically peaks between May and July, influenced by the thawing snowpack in the surrounding mountains.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Fraser River at Harrison Mills provides essential insight into the health and dynamics of this vital waterway. While specific discharge data isn't reported from this station, the absolute water level readings are valuable for understanding the river's fluctuations over time. This gauge has been in operation for over 12 years, allowing for meaningful comparisons against historical metrics.
Today's water level plays a crucial role for local stakeholders, whether they be farmers relying on dependable water supplies, anglers finding their way along the river's banks, or communities observing flood risks during peak flows. Comparing today's readings with the historical median for this calendar day allows a clearer understanding of the current conditions relative to the norm, providing valuable context for decision-making and planning.
In essence, the Fraser River at Harrison Mills is not just a part of the landscape, but a cornerstone of the ecological and human activities that thrive along its banks, making the continuous monitoring of its water levels both significant and necessary.
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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