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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Musquash River at Hwy 400 Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Musquash River at Hwy 400 in Ontario, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Ontario, ON, Canada
- Watershed muskoka
- Primary gauge 02EB012 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Musquash River at Hwy 400
Musquash River - A winding waterway through Ontario's Muskoka region.
The Musquash River at Highway 400 serves as a vital watercourse within Ontario's Muskoka watershed, characterized by its snowmelt-driven seasonal hydrology. As part of a rich tapestry of lakes and rivers, including nearby Big East River and Fairy Lake, the Musquash River plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and hydrology, contributing to the overall health of the Muskoka region.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 32 square kilometres above the station, the Musquash River weaves through a landscape marked by its lakes, such as Go Home Lake and Lake Joseph, which are well-known local features. This river captures the essence of Ontario's natural changes throughout the year, experiencing distinct seasonal rhythms driven primarily by snowmelt. In late April and into May, fresh waters from melting snow swell the river, a time often known as the spring freshet. As summer approaches, natural drawdown occurs from July through September, leading to lower water levels as evaporation takes its toll.
Why the data matters here
The data recorded at the Musquash River is critical for various stakeholders, from anglers to environmental scientists. Understanding water levels and flow dynamics helps manage recreational activities and inform conservation efforts in this ecologically vibrant region. With nearly 50 years of data available for this station, informed comparisons against historical medians are possible, providing insights not just into current conditions but also into trends and anomalies over time.
Today's reading, when compared to the median for this calendar day across the historical record maintained by Water Survey of Canada, offers a more meaningful context than raw elevation alone. By examining these seasonal markers, we can better appreciate the variability of water levels in the Musquash River and its surrounding environment.
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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