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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Highland Creek near West Hill Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Highland Creek near West Hill in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed humber don
- Primary gauge 02HC013 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Highland Creek near West Hill
Highland Creek - A vital waterway in the Humber - Don watershed.
Highland Creek flows near West Hill in Ontario, part of the larger Humber - Don watershed. This river is significant within the region, not just for its ecological contributions, but also as a reference for local water conditions, with a drainage area of approximately 89 square kilometres upstream of this station.
The watershed context
The Humber - Don watershed is a dynamic network of rivers and creeks, where Highland Creek interacts with several notable peers, including Black Creek and various branches of the Don River. This network benefits from a seasonal rhythm highly influenced by snowmelt, particularly evident during the spring freshet from late April to May. Following this period, the river naturally experiences a drawdown during the summer months, which can continue until early autumn when winter conditions begin to solidify the landscape.
Why the data matters here
Today's measurement from the Highland Creek gauge provides essential context for residents and stakeholders monitoring local water conditions. As Highland Creek has a robust record of 48 years from the Water Survey of Canada, the current reading is compared against the median for this calendar day for informed decision-making. This comparison against historical averages gives a clearer understanding of present conditions, surpassing the simplistic elevation noted on any given day. Being in tune with these seasonal variations promotes better awareness for those who live close to or rely on this vital waterway.
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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