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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Lac Champlain Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Lac Champlain in Canada, QC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, QC, Canada
- Watershed lake champlain
- Primary gauge 02OH001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Lac Champlain
Lac Champlain - A significant body of water in Quebec's landscape.
Lac Champlain, nestled within the Lake Champlain watershed in Quebec, is an important freshwater feature characterized by its significant catchment area and hydrological influence. With a drainage area of approximately 21,300 square kilometres feeding into this expansive lake, it plays a pivotal role in the regional ecology and hydrology.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading for Lac Champlain, recorded at the Philipsburg gauge, allows for a comprehensive understanding of the lake's current hydrological state. Comparing the present level against the median for this calendar day over the past 50 years provides crucial insights into seasonal patterns and anomalies. An elevation reading close to the median can indicate typical conditions, while significant deviations may reveal seasonal shifts or impacts from local weather events. The monitoring station serves as a vital tool for assessing both daily and long-term changes in water levels, which is essential for those engaged in recreational activities, farming, and community management along the lake’s shores.
Understanding the data from Lac Champlain not only supports local stakeholders but also enriches our appreciation of this important aquatic ecosystem.
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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