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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Long Creek near Estevan Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Long Creek near Estevan in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed upper souris
- Primary gauge 05NB001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Long Creek near Estevan
Long Creek - a vital flow in Saskatchewan's Upper Souris watershed.
Long Creek flows near Estevan, Saskatchewan, serving as an important contributor to the Upper Souris watershed. This river is part of a richly interconnected system that ultimately supports both agricultural endeavors and natural ecosystems in the region.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 4,520 square kilometers above the gauging station, Long Creek is an essential player in the hydrology of the Upper Souris. This watershed experiences a snowmelt-dominated spring peak, with flows often rising sharply as winter yields to spring. During the summer months, Long Creek typically experiences a decline in flow due to natural evaporation and a lack of replenishing rainwater.
In terms of its neighbouring waters, Long Creek is closely associated with the Souris River, particularly below the Rafferty Reservoir. These water bodies collectively contribute to the health of the surrounding ecosystems and support agricultural landscapes throughout the region.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring of Long Creek is performed by Water Survey of Canada, ensuring that real-time data is available for those who rely on it, whether for farming, recreation, or water management. This data includes not only water levels but also discharge measurements, providing insights into the dynamic behavior of the river system.
Today, the reading for Long Creek reflects the current conditions compared to the median for this calendar day across a historical record spanning over 50 years. Understanding how today's water level sits against this median helps gauge the river's flows relative to typical seasonal patterns, offering a clearer picture of potential impacts on agriculture, wildlife, and local communities.
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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