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 above Hunter Creek Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Fraser River above Hunter Creek in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed lower fraser nahatlatch
- Primary gauge 08MF076 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Fraser River above Hunter Creek
Fraser River above Hunter Creek - A vital flow within a robust watershed.
The Fraser River above Hunter Creek offers insight into one of British Columbia's prominent river systems. This reach of the Fraser River plays a crucial role in the hydrology of the Lower Fraser - Nahatlatch watershed, which encompasses a substantial drainage area of approximately 217,000 square kilometres. The Fraser River, known for its powerful flows, is fed by a complex system of tributaries, including nearby peers such as the Coquihalla River and various other reaches of the Fraser itself.
The watershed context
This region experiences a typical mountain hydrology, where snowpack drives the freshet in the spring and early summer months, typically peaking from May to July. These seasonal patterns are reflective of the larger climatic influences affecting British Columbia. As temperatures rise and snowmelt begins, flows increase, underscoring the importance of monitoring water levels during this critical period. The spring runoff can significantly impact not just the ecosystems in the watershed but also human activities such as agriculture, fishing, and flood control in the surrounding communities.
Why the data matters here
Currently, the water level measurement for the Fraser River above Hunter Creek serves as a vital indicator of regional health. Today’s reading is compared to the median for this calendar day across its historical record from Water Survey of Canada (WSC). This context is essential, as tracking against historical norms helps to understand trends and fluctuations more effectively than raw elevation figures alone. With more than four years of record, these metrics contribute to a better understanding of the Fraser River's dynamic flow patterns and their implications for the ecosystem and local stakeholders.
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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