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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Little Rouge Creek near Dicksons Hill Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Little Rouge Creek near Dicksons Hill in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed humber don
- Primary gauge 02HC053 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Little Rouge Creek near Dicksons Hill
Little Rouge Creek - a vital waterway in southern Ontario.
Little Rouge Creek near Dicksons Hill flows through the Humber - Don watershed, providing a crucial link between the landscape and the diverse ecosystems it supports. Spanning a catchment area of roughly 58 square kilometers above the station, this creek is an important part of the local hydrology, particularly noted for its snowmelt-driven seasonal variations.
The watershed context
This section of the Humber - Don watershed is a unique and dynamic environment. Little Rouge Creek shares its space with various neighboring waterways, including Black Creek and several branches of the Don River, each contributing to the hydrological complexity of the region. The creek reflects the typical seasonal rhythm of southern Ontario's water systems, which are characterized by a spring freshet from late April to May, followed by natural drawdown in the summer months of July through September. As winter approaches, water levels decline early on as ice begins to form, further influencing local aquatic habitats.
Why the data matters here
Today’s measurement from the Water Survey of Canada is valuable, providing insight into stream conditions at this location. Observing current levels in relation to historical data offers a clearer understanding of how Little Rouge Creek behaves over time. Today's reading can be compared against the median for this calendar day across the station’s historical record of 23 years, allowing river users and local residents to gauge the current status of the waterway accurately. Analyzing these numbers is essential for effective monitoring, supporting cottagers, anglers, and others who rely on the creek's health and flow.
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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