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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Prairie Blood Coulee near Lethbridge Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Prairie Blood Coulee near Lethbridge in Canada, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, AB, Canada
- Watershed central oldman belly
- Primary gauge 05AD035 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Prairie Blood Coulee near Lethbridge
Prairie Blood Coulee - A vital waterway of the Central Oldman basin.
Located near Lethbridge, the Prairie Blood Coulee is an important river within the Central Oldman - Belly watershed. With a catchment area of approximately 213 square kilometres, this river flows through a region shaped by the dynamic interplay of foothill and prairie hydrology. Snowmelt from the nearby mountains contributes to spring runoff, with occasional summer convective storms leading to rapid changes in water levels during warmer months.
The watershed context
The Central Oldman - Belly watershed encompasses diverse terrain, supporting a variety of ecosystems and water bodies. Prairie Blood Coulee's connection to this larger system creates opportunities for ecological interactions and hydrological connections with nearby bodies, such as Waterton Lake. The river plays a key role in maintaining the balance of this watershed, as it not only receives water from its upstream catchment but also facilitates the movement of nutrients and sediments downstream.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the flow at Prairie Blood Coulee is essential for understanding the river's health and the wider implications for the watershed. Water levels are measured regularly, contributing to water management and environmental assessments. Today's reading provides context by comparing the current level against the median for this calendar day, helping to illuminate trends in water levels over time, which is useful for local farmers, anglers, and flood-watchers. The Water Survey of Canada operates this station, and with 48 years of historical data, they provide valuable insights into the river's dynamics and support sustainable practices 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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