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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Niagara River at Fort Erie Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Niagara River at Fort Erie in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed niagara
- Primary gauge 02HA013 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Niagara River at Fort Erie
Niagara River at Fort Erie - A vital waterway of the Niagara region.
Flowing through Ontario, the Niagara River at Fort Erie plays a key role in the hydrology of the region. With a vast drainage area of approximately 699,000 square kilometres above the station, this river is a significant tributary within the larger Niagara watershed. It serves not just as a scenic waterway but also as an essential resource for local ecosystems and communities.
The watershed context
The Niagara River is well-known for its dramatic falls and rich history, but at this point in Fort Erie, it represents the culmination of various tributaries and streams weaving through the landscape. Nearby are several other water bodies, such as Twelve Mile Creek, Twenty Mile Creek at Balls Falls, and Twenty Mile Creek above Smithville. Collectively, these rivers contribute to the ecological diversity and hydrological complexity of the entire Niagara watershed. The seasonal rhythm here is defined by snowmelt, with peak flows typically occurring during spring freshet from late April to May. This is complemented by natural summer drawdown from July to September, followed by a decline in early winter as ice begins to form.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the water level of the Niagara River at Fort Erie is crucial for understanding both the health of the river system and potential flood risks. Today’s reading from the monitoring station provides vital insight into the river's current state. It is compared against the median measurement for this calendar day across the 14 years of historical records available. This approach enables more meaningful assessments than relying on raw elevation numbers alone, allowing residents and officials to make informed decisions based on reliable data provided by the Water Survey of Canada (WSC).
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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