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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Kelley River (mill Creek) at Eight Mile Ford Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Kelley River (mill Creek) at Eight Mile Ford in Canada, NS, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NS, Canada
- Watershed maccan
- Primary gauge 01DL001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Kelley River (mill Creek) at Eight Mile Ford
Kelley River - A vital waterway in the Maccan watershed.
The Kelley River, at Eight Mile Ford, plays an essential role in the local ecology and hydrology of Nova Scotia. As a part of the Maccan watershed, this river contributes to the broader network of small basins that are common in the region, which generally respond quickly to precipitation events. With a drainage area of approximately 63 square kilometres above the station, Kelley River gathers water from the surrounding landscape, reflecting the dynamics of Atlantic hydrology.
The watershed context
The Maccan watershed is characterized by its swift response to rainfall, with seasonal patterns dominated by rain-driven floods during the fall and winter months, accompanied by a short spring melt freshet. This hydrological behavior shapes the ecology and hydrological functions of the Kelley River, fostering a habitat that supports various species that thrive in dynamic water conditions. Anglers and cottagers alike may appreciate the river's changing moods, particularly after significant rain events when flow rates can rise rapidly.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Kelley River at Eight Mile Ford is crucial for understanding local hydological patterns. The station not only tracks the water levels but also measures discharge, contributing valuable data for assessing the river's health and trends over time. Today's reading is essential for contextualizing conditions, especially when compared to the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record of over 55 years, as maintained by the Water Survey of Canada. This comparison provides a clearer picture of the river's current state, letting stakeholders better anticipate changes in water levels and plan accordingly.
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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