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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Rivière Noire – Valcourt Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Rivière Noire – Valcourt in Canada, QC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, QC, Canada
- Watershed yamaska
- Primary gauge 030355 (Quebec CEHQ)
About Rivière Noire – Valcourt
Rivière Noire – Valcourt - a gentle waterway flowing within the Yamaska watershed.
Rivière Noire meanders through the picturesque landscapes of Quebec, serving as an essential tributary in the Yamaska watershed. With a drainage area of approximately 155 square kilometres, it plays a vital role in the region's hydrology. This river is a key feature for those living nearby, providing a resource for both recreational activities and the local ecosystem.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading for Rivière Noire is essential for understanding the current conditions of the river, especially in relation to its historical data. The latest measurement is particularly informative when compared to the median for this calendar day over the past four years, as recorded by the Centre d'expertise hydrique du Québec (CEHQ). This context provides valuable insight into how the river’s levels fluctuate, reflecting patterns of seasonal change which often yield a strong spring freshet from April to May due to snowmelt. Conversely, summer usually brings lower water levels, and early ice formation is common during the colder months.
Monitoring these water levels helps local residents and stakeholders make informed decisions, whether they are cottagers looking to access the river or farmers navigating irrigation needs. Each reading contributes to a fuller understanding of water behavior in the region.
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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