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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Jumpingpound Creek at Township Rd. 252 Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Jumpingpound Creek at Township Rd. 252 in Ontario, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Ontario, AB, Canada
- Watershed central bow jumpingpond
- Primary gauge 05BH015 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Jumpingpound Creek at Township Rd. 252
Jumpingpound Creek - A vital tributary in the Central Bow watershed.
Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Alberta, Jumpingpound Creek at Township Rd. 252 is a significant watercourse that flows through the Central Bow - Jumpingpond watershed. Spanning an impressively expansive catchment area of roughly 475 square kilometres above the station, this creek plays a crucial role in the regional hydrology, particularly during the late spring and summer months.
The watershed context
The Central Bow - Jumpingpond watershed is characterized by its diverse hydrological features and the influences of foothills and prairie ecosystems. The region experiences distinct seasonal patterns; late spring is marked by peak flows driven primarily by mountain snowmelt, while sharp rises can also occur in the summer due to convective storms. These natural cycles are essential for sustaining local flora and fauna as well as supporting the agricultural practices in the area.
Jumpingpound Creek flows through a landscape that includes several notable water bodies. Its peers include Jumpingpound Creek near Cox Hill and Nose Creek above Airdrie, among others. These waterways collectively contribute to the vitality of the ecosystem, providing habitat and resources for wildlife and human endeavors alike.
Why the data matters here
Understanding water levels and flow patterns in Jumpingpound Creek is critical for various stakeholders, including farmers, anglers, and flood management authorities. The current data, reported by the Water Survey of Canada, offers insight into the creek's real-time performance against its historical norms. By comparing today’s reading to the median for this calendar day across the last 13 years, stakeholders can gauge current conditions more accurately and respond to variations in water levels effectively. This context is richer than simply referencing an elevation number; it equips users with a more vivid snapshot of where conditions stand today within the creek's historical fluctuations.
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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