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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Jumping Deer Creek near Lipton Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Jumping Deer Creek near Lipton in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed central qu appelle loon
- Primary gauge 05JK004 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Jumping Deer Creek near Lipton
Jumping Deer Creek - a vital stream in Saskatchewan's waterscape.
Jumping Deer Creek flows near Lipton, Saskatchewan, as it contributes to the Central Qu'Appelle - Loon watershed. This creek is essential for local hydrology and ecology, draining approximately 1,710 square kilometres upstream. It plays a critical role in the area's water system, providing essential flow measurements that help with understanding the watershed's health and dynamics.
The watershed context
As part of the Central Qu'Appelle - Loon watershed, Jumping Deer Creek is interconnected with several other water sources, notably the Qu'Appelle River below Craven Dam and below Loon Creek. This expansive watershed plays a vital role in Saskatchewan's prairie hydrology, characterized by snowmelt-driven spring peaks, followed by long, dry summer recessions. As a result, local residents and farmers benefit from the creek’s fluctuating levels, which impact water availability for irrigation and other uses throughout the seasons.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the Jumping Deer Creek gauge is an important indicator of the creek's current condition compared against its historical patterns. Over the past 49 years, the gauge has provided consistent data, allowing for meaningful comparisons. By examining today's data relative to the median for this calendar day, users gain valuable insights into trends, water supply concerns, and potential flood risks. This information, processed by the Water Survey of Canada, serves as a practical tool for cottagers, anglers, and anyone reliant on the health of the local aquatic environment.
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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