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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Kamiskotia River above Enid Creek Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Kamiskotia River above Enid Creek in Ontario, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Ontario, ON, Canada
- Watershed central mattagami
- Primary gauge 04LB002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Kamiskotia River above Enid Creek
Kamiskotia River above Enid Creek - a vital reach of the Central Mattagami.
The Kamiskotia River above Enid Creek flows through Ontario's serene landscape, contributing to the broader Central Mattagami watershed. This river segment, important for local ecology and seasonal hydrology, supports the diverse aquatic life typical of the region.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 920 square kilometres above the station, the Kamiskotia River plays a significant role in the hydrology of the Central Mattagami watershed. This area experiences a distinctive snowmelt-driven seasonal rhythm, where spring freshets in late April and May are characteristic. As temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, runoff feeds into the river, increasing water levels and flow rates.
During the summer months from July to September, a natural drawdown occurs, as evaporation and decreasing inflow influence water levels. By the early winter, as ice forms, a gradual decline in water levels is also observed. This predictable pattern underscores the importance of monitoring data from the river to understand its health and seasonal changes.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the Kamiskotia River above Enid Creek captures vital information, especially when compared to the median for this calendar day based on the Water Survey of Canada’s records spanning more than 16 years. By assessing current levels with historical medians, stakeholders can gauge whether the river is experiencing typical fluctuations or unexpected changes, allowing for informed decisions that support conservation or recreational activities in the area. The data is critical for understanding the river's behaviour, contributing to the broader ecological and environmental management of Ontario's waterways.
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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