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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Garnish River near Garnish Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Garnish River near Garnish in Canada, NL, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NL, Canada
- Watershed fortune bay
- Primary gauge 02ZG001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Garnish River near Garnish
Garnish River - a lively waterway nurturing Fortune Bay.
Nestled in the heart of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Garnish River flows gracefully near the community of Garnish. This river is part of the Fortune Bay watershed, an area significantly influenced by its dynamic Atlantic hydrology. Here, snowmelt from spring freshets and autumn storms often dictate water levels, feeding the river's vitality throughout the seasons.
The watershed context
The Garnish River and its surroundings are characterized by a drainage area of approximately 206 square kilometres, which gathers water from a variety of sources before reaching the river station. This stretch of freshwater is complemented by regional peers such as the Bay du Nord River, which highlights the interconnected nature of the waterways in this region. As the river moves downstream, it plays a role in moderating water levels influenced by lakes and bogs, which act as natural buffers during heavy rainfall and snowmelt.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the data from the Garnish River gauge is crucial for local cottagers, anglers, and anyone who depends on this waterway. Today's measurement can provide insight into the river's current state compared to historical patterns. With 49 years of recorded data from the Water Survey of Canada (WSC), today’s reading is compared to the median for this calendar day to contextualize the flow. This approach gives a clearer picture than simply looking at raw elevation figures, highlighting vital trends and changes in water conditions for those who rely on this river's health and stability.
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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