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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Portage Diversion near Portage La Prairie Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Portage Diversion near Portage La Prairie in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed southwestern lake manitoba whitemud
- Primary gauge 05LL019 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Portage Diversion near Portage La Prairie
Portage Diversion - a vital conduit for local hydrology.
The Portage Diversion, located near Portage La Prairie, is an important river feature in Manitoba, serving a significant hydrological role within the Southwestern Lake Manitoba - Whitemud watershed. This diversion channels water through a carefully managed system, helping regulate water flow in the region and contributing to local ecological balance.
The watershed context
This river is part of a larger network that drains approximately 151,000 square kilometres in its catchment area. As a diversion, it plays a key role in mitigating flooding during the spring melt, a defining characteristic of Prairie hydrology. Each year, melting snow can lead to floods, especially in the Assiniboine and Red River basins. The careful management of the Portage Diversion thus becomes crucial in safeguarding surrounding communities and ecosystems from the effects of seasonal runoff.
Nearby water bodies contribute to this landscape, enriching the hydrology and offering a dynamic environment for both wildlife and human activities. Although the Portage Diversion does not have a parent river specified, its function in the watershed ensures the movement and distribution of water throughout this extensive drainage area.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring of this location is conducted by Water Survey of Canada, which provides valuable data for understanding the current water conditions. Today's reading at the Portage Diversion must be considered in reference to the median for this calendar day across its 49 years of historical records. This comparison offers a more reliable insight into the current hydrological status than the raw elevation alone. Fluctuations in water levels can indicate changes in local rainfall patterns, snowmelt, or other ecological events, making this data essential for farmers, flood-watchers, and anyone relying on this water system.
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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