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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Middle River near Bathurst Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Middle River near Bathurst in Canada, NB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NB, Canada
- Watershed chaleur bay southwestern
- Primary gauge 01BJ010 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Middle River near Bathurst
Middle River - a significant tributary of the Chaleur Bay watershed.
Flowing gently near Bathurst, the Middle River serves as a vital watercourse within New Brunswick's Chaleur Bay - Southwestern watershed. This river supports the local ecology and contributes to the hydrological cycle in the region, connecting with other nearby water bodies like the Eel River, Jacquet River, and the Restigouche River.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 219 square kilometres above the station, the Middle River plays an integral role in the area’s water systems. The interactions of tributaries within the Chaleur Bay watershed result in a complex web of hydrology that is influenced by seasonal patterns. In the spring, melting snow can cause increased flow and potential freshet events, exacerbating the risks of ice jams on the major rivers. As the seasons transition into fall, rainfall can elevate water levels, potentially leading to flooding conditions.
Maintaining a keen awareness of these patterns is crucial for local cottagers, anglers, and anyone relying on the river’s waters, as they adapt to the natural cycles of flow throughout the year.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the current readings at the Middle River station (01BJ010) is important to gauge the river's health and stability. The station not only measures water elevation but also characterizes flow, helping to paint a comprehensive picture of the river's conditions.
Today’s reading provides context against the median for this calendar day across 43 years of data collected by Water Survey of Canada. This insight reveals how current flow compares to historical norms, offering a clearer understanding of water conditions. Monitoring these numbers is essential for anticipating changes and making informed decisions based on the river's flow dynamics.
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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