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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Kenogamisis Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Kenogamisis Lake in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
- Watershed upper kenogami
- Primary gauge 04JD006 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Kenogamisis Lake
Kenogamisis Lake - A natural reservoir in Northwestern Ontario.
Kenogamisis Lake, located in the picturesque region of Thunder Bay, Ontario, is a significant water body that plays an important role in the local ecosystem and the Upper Kenogami watershed. This lake serves as a vital reservoir and is supported by a substantial drainage area of approximately 1,036 square kilometres upstream of the gauging station.
The watershed context
The Upper Kenogami watershed, where Kenogamisis Lake lies, is characterized by its snowmelt-driven seasonal hydrology. Typically, the spring freshet occurs in late April to May, providing an influx of water as the snow melts. Following this, natural drawdown is expected from July to September as evaporation rates increase during the warmer months. As winter approaches, the water levels begin to decline early in the season, influenced by the formation of ice. This seasonal cycle is crucial for maintaining the health and balance of the local ecosystem, providing necessary hydrological support to various flora and fauna.
Why the data matters here
Currently, the lake's hydrological data is monitored by the Water Survey of Canada. Today's reading at Kenogamisis Lake near Geraldton is crucial because it gives insight into how current water levels compare to the median for this calendar day over the last 20 years. This comparison is significant, as it allows for detecting trends that could indicate changes in local hydrology, be it from seasonal variations or broader ecological shifts. Evaluating the lake's levels against historical norms is a useful gauge for understanding current conditions and planning for potential impacts on both the environment and the local community.
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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