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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Peel River above Fort Mcpherson Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Peel River above Fort Mcpherson in Canada, NT, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NT, Canada
- Watershed lower peel and western mackenzie delta
- Primary gauge 10MC002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Peel River above Fort Mcpherson
Peel River above Fort McPherson - A crucial waterway in the heart of the Northwest Territories.
The Peel River flows gracefully above Fort McPherson, nestled within the rich landscapes of Canada’s Northwest Territories. This stretch of river plays a pivotal role in the hydrological dynamics of the Lower Peel and Western Mackenzie Delta watershed, which is characterized by its unique seasonal patterns dictated by subarctic hydrology.
The watershed context
Draining approximately 70,700 square kilometres, the Peel River’s watershed encompasses a vast expanse of northern terrain. Here, the river interacts with several notable peers, including various channels of the Mackenzie River. The landscape around Fort McPherson is shaped by a resilient ecosystem that adapts to long winters with low flows under ice, followed by a dynamic spring breakup that sees snowmelt influence stream levels significantly. Each season, the river takes on a character of its own, as the ice melts in spring, transforming it into a key corridor for wildlife and human activities alike.
Why the data matters here
Regular monitoring of the Peel River through established gauging stations, such as the one located above Fort McPherson, allows for critical insights into its flow dynamics. This station not only measures water levels but also provides discharge readings, ensuring stakeholders can track changes that may affect local ecosystems, fishing opportunities, and the livelihoods of residents.
Today's reading for the Peel River is important as it is compared against the median for this calendar day, drawn from the station's 43 years of historical records maintained by Water Survey of Canada. This comparison goes beyond mere numbers, revealing meaningful patterns that help us understand the river’s flow and potential flood risks that can emerge during periods of rapid snowmelt or ice jamming in the spring.
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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