Nibi Metrics - live water levels, flow, and forecasts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics tracks more than 13,000 gauged lakes and rivers across Canada and the United States, reading directly from official federal monitoring networks: the Water Survey of Canada, the United States Geological Survey, and Quebec's provincial hydrometric network. Every number on the platform is measured, not modelled - taken from a government gauge on the water itself and compared against that location's own historical record for this exact date.
What you can see for any monitored lake or river
The level right now, in feet or metres, updated as the source agency publishes new readings - for many stations that is every five to fifteen minutes. How today compares to typical: every location carries its own typical-for-this-date band built from its historical record, so a reading is never just a number - it is above, below, or near what this water usually does on this calendar day. Which way it is moving: a measured RISING, FALLING, or STEADY verdict computed from the gauge's own recent readings, with the rate of change - the difference between a flood ending and one beginning. What comes next: level forecasts up to 72 hours ahead, driven by the gauge's recent behaviour, upstream water, and quantitative precipitation forecasts, alongside live radar, lightning, and weather for the surrounding region.
Alerts that watch the water for you
Set a threshold on any location - a level, a distance above typical, or a rate of climb - and Nibi emails or notifies you the moment the gauge crosses it. Cottagers use it for spring freshet, anglers for river conditions, marinas and municipalities for operations. The scanning runs around the clock against the same measured data shown on every page.
Where Nibi comes from
Nibi means water in Anishinaabemowin. The platform began at a family cottage on Lake Muskoka, Ontario, where the spring melt floods the shoreline most years and the only forecast was standing on the dock, looking, and guessing. It grew into an independent, member-funded platform run by Muskoka Research Inc. - no investors, no data resale, and a privacy policy shorter than most cookie banners. The core data is free for everyone, forever; paid plans add automation like multi-location alerts, deep history, and reports.
Coverage
Nibi spans the continent: every Canadian province and territory with active federal gauges - from Vancouver Island rivers to the Muskoka lakes, prairie reservoirs, and Quebec's hydrometric network - and the United States from Maine to the Texas Hill Country, the Ohio Valley, and the Pacific Northwest. Coverage grows where the water news is: when a basin floods, its gauges join the platform with their full historical records attached. Many stations report every five to fifteen minutes; most report at least hourly; every page states exactly when its gauge last spoke.
Free forever, funded by members
The core promise is simple: the water data is free, for everyone, forever. Live levels, maps, radar, and recent history never sit behind a paywall. Paid plans fund the platform by adding automation - multi-location alerts, decades of history, longer forecasts, and PDF reports - so the people who need more carry the cost for everyone who just needs to check the lake before driving up. There are no investors and no advertising deals shaping what the data says.
Water Stories
Field notes and explainers from the Nibi desk - how to read a staff gauge, what a 100-year flood actually means, how snowpack becomes summer water.
For five years, spring 2019 was the mark every Lake Muskoka decision answered to. In April 2026 the lake went two centimeters higher - and the official books have not caught up yet.
Inside the freshet cycle that puts Manitoba shorelines at risk each year - and why 2026 broke the script.
The science of snow water equivalent and why it drives the season ahead.
What the numbers on the measuring stick actually tell you.
Why Central and South Texas rivers go from gravel beds to fifty-year records in an afternoon - including July 2026 on the Nueces.
One percent, every year, forever - unwrapping hydrology's most misunderstood phrase, and how it differs from our own percentiles.
How every number is computed - About the platform
Jacks Fork at Eminence Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Jacks Fork at Eminence in MO, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location MO, United States
- Watershed current
- Primary gauge 07066000 (USGS)
About Jacks Fork at Eminence
Jacks Fork - a dynamic river shaped by rainfall.
The Jacks Fork at Eminence is a river that flows through the heart of Missouri, showcasing the region's remarkable hydrology. As a part of the Current watershed, this waterway is situated within a landscape characterized by its karst topography, influenced by the seasonal variations inherent to the Ozarks. With rainfall as its primary driver, the river experiences flooding potential throughout the year, peaking during the spring months.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 398 square miles, the Jacks Fork brings water from a variety of surrounding areas, including its notable peers: Big Spring near Van Buren and multiple segments of the Current River. These rivers are interconnected, offering rich recreational opportunities for anglers and paddlers alike. The Jacks Fork serves not only as a vital ecosystem but also as a source of enjoyment for many who appreciate the natural landscapes and waters of the Ozarks.
The seasonal rhythm in Missouri means that visitors can expect changes in the water levels throughout the year, with significant inflow often occurring after spring rains. While summers may lead to lower flows driven by evaporation, the karst springs in the area sustain the baseflow, which helps maintain the ecological balance of the river during periods of dry weather.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading at the Jacks Fork at Eminence is measured by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and offers critical insights into the current conditions of this river segment. By comparing today’s level to the median for this calendar day over the last 50 years, we can better understand water trends and potential flooding risks, which is essential for residents and visitors who engage with this vibrant river system. This gauge data not only reveals the river's current health but also assists in anticipating changes that could affect both ecology and recreation on the Jacks Fork.
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.
How Nibi Metrics works · Water stories
