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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French Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for French Lake in Sunbury, NB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Sunbury, NB, Canada
- Watershed lower saint john grand lake
- Primary gauge 01AO010 (Water Survey of Canada)
About French Lake
French Lake - An essential part of New Brunswick's hydrology.
French Lake, located in Sunbury County, New Brunswick, is a significant water body within the Lower Saint John - Grand Lake watershed. Covering a drainage area of approximately 928 square kilometres, it plays a vital role in the region's water flow dynamics, supporting local ecosystems and contributing to the broader hydrological system.
The watershed context
A major feature of French Lake is its connection to a network of notable peers, including Grand Lake and several segments of the Saint John River, such as Jemseg River at Jemseg and the river at Gagetown. These connections enhance the ecological diversity of the area, making it an integral part of the local hydrological cycle. Within the context of Atlantic hydrology, the region experiences a spring snowmelt freshet, which can lead to ice-jam risks on the major rivers, emphasizing the dynamic nature of water movement through this landscape. Additionally, fall rains can contribute to flooding, making monitoring of water levels essential throughout the year.
Why the data matters here
The monitoring station for French Lake, known as French Lake At Lakeville Corner, provides valuable insights into the lake's water levels over time. Spanning more than 46 years of recorded data, it informs users about current conditions relative to historical norms. Today's reading offers a snapshot of water levels, which can be compared against the median for this calendar day across the station's full historical record. This comparison is crucial, as it tells us more about the health of the lake than simply looking at raw measurements alone.
Water Survey of Canada operates this station and their data helps to assess the lake's current situation within the ongoing seasonal rhythms of New Brunswick's climate, vital for cottagers, anglers, and environmental enthusiasts alike.
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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