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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Kemptville Creek near Kemptville Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Kemptville Creek near Kemptville in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed rideau
- Primary gauge 02LA006 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Kemptville Creek near Kemptville
Kemptville Creek - A flowing pathway through the Rideau watershed.
Kemptville Creek meanders not far from the community of Kemptville, Ontario, as a tributary within the Rideau watershed. This river plays a vital role in the local hydrology, connecting various ecosystems and serving as a freshwater source for the surrounding area.
The watershed context
The Kemptville Creek drains a basin of approximately 415 square kilometres, gathering waters from the surrounding lands before reaching its station here. This creek is a significant part of the Rideau watershed, interacting with well-known peers such as the Rideau River and the Tay River. The Rideau River itself is a major artery in the region, carrying water from the countryside into the broader network of rivers that flow through eastern Ontario.
The seasonal hydrology of the area is largely influenced by snowmelt, with a pronounced spring freshet typically occurring from late April to May. As temperatures rise and snowpack recedes, Kemptville Creek swells with runoff, providing essential water resources at this critical time. During the summer months, from July to September, natural evaporation and low inflow lead to a decline in water levels. The early winter months bring another decrease as ice begins to form, aligning well with the characteristic seasonal rhythm observed in Ontario.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the water levels and flow conditions of Kemptville Creek is essential for local stakeholders, including cottagers, agricultural interests, and anyone who utilizes the waterway for recreation or monitoring purposes. The gauge at Kemptville Creek is crucial not only for measuring water elevation but also to provide a robust picture of real-time conditions influenced by precipitation and seasonal changes.
Today’s reading from the Kemptville Creek gauge is an important reference point, as it allows for a comparison against the median for this calendar day over the past 50 years. This method of comparison transcends raw elevation numbers and provides deeper insights into how today’s measurement aligns with historical trends. Such data is invaluable to the Water Survey of Canada, which operates this station, enabling locals and decision-makers to understand the creek's health and respond appropriately to changing conditions.
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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