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 Lower Kent Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Fraser River at Lower Kent in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed lower fraser nahatlatch
- Primary gauge 08MF075 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Fraser River at Lower Kent
Fraser River - A vital artery in British Columbia's landscape.
The Fraser River at Lower Kent provides a glimpse into one of Canada’s most significant river systems. Stretching through the rugged terrains of British Columbia, this section of the Fraser showcases the dynamic interplay of mountain hydrology and regional ecosystems. The river is an essential part of the Lower Fraser - Nahatlatch watershed, which covers a substantial area and plays a crucial role in the region’s ecology and human activities.
The watershed context
This reach of the Fraser River drains a large catchment area of approximately 218,000 square kilometres, contributing significantly to the dynamics of the water system. The river flows past numerous tributaries and peer waterways, including the Coquihalla River and various reaches of the Fraser itself. This interconnected network of rivers forms a lifeline for the surrounding communities and ecosystems, supporting both biodiversity and human needs.
Mountain hydrology affects the Fraser River’s flow patterns, particularly during the freshet period which is largely driven by snowpack melt, peaking from May to July. As temperatures rise, the snow accumulations from the colder months release their waters, filling the river with fresh life. The river remains vital through the summer, though the flow can become lower as the effects of evaporation and reduced inflow take hold.
Why the data matters here
Currently, the hydrometric station at Fraser River at Lower Kent plays a vital role in monitoring water levels. The readings here help understand the river’s variability and impacts on the surrounding ecosystems and communities.
With only four years of record data, the hero number offers an important snapshot of the river’s current condition in relation to its historical standards. The current reading is compared against the median for this calendar day, which provides context for understanding the fluctuations of the river. This approach, promoted by the Water Survey of Canada (WSC), contrasts with looking solely at raw elevation figures, allowing for a deeper appreciation of seasonal changes and long-term patterns affecting both the river and its adjacent environments.
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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