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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Frood Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Frood Lake in Sudbury, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Sudbury, ON, Canada
- Watershed killarney
- Primary gauge 02CH001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Frood Lake
Frood Lake - A vital part of the Killarney watershed.
Frood Lake, located in the Sudbury region of Ontario, is an integral part of the Killarney watershed. This lake is characterized by its seasonal fluctuations influenced by the surrounding hydrology. The lake acts as a hub for local recreation while contributing to the regional ecosystem. With a catchment area of approximately 933 square kilometres, Frood Lake plays a significant role in the water dynamics of the region.
The watershed context
The Killarney watershed encompasses various landscapes, feeding its waterways through the natural processes of precipitation and snowmelt. Overall, this area experiences a distinct seasonal rhythm: the spring freshet typically occurs from late April to May, while low water levels often develop during the summer months from July to September due to natural evaporation and reduced inflow. As winter approaches, Frood Lake will experience a decline in water levels as ice forms on its surface.
Nearby, Frood Lake shares its waters with peer bodies like Lake Panache, which together contribute to the local aquatic ecosystem. The interconnection of these lakes and streams is critical for maintaining diverse habitats and supporting local flora and fauna.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the water levels of Frood Lake, including tracking its elevation and comparing it to historical data, is essential for understanding its ecological health and hydrological behavior. The current reading of Frood Lake, measured by the station near Whitefish Falls, allows us to evaluate its status against the median for this calendar day across the station’s more than 20 years of records. By comparing these figures, we can gain insights into trends and determine how this lake responds to seasonal changes. The Water Survey of Canada operates the station that collects these vital statistics, helping local residents, cottagers, anglers, and farmers adapt to the fluctuations of this important waterbody.
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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