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 Creek at Cadillac Mine - Site Two Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Prairie Creek at Cadillac Mine - Site Two in Canada, NT, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NT, Canada
- Watershed lower south nahanni
- Primary gauge 10EC003 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Prairie Creek at Cadillac Mine - Site Two
Prairie Creek - A vital lifeline in the Lower South Nahanni watershed.
Prairie Creek flows through a dynamic landscape shaped by the rhythms of subarctic hydrology. Situated in the Northwest Territories, this river plays an important role in the Lower South Nahanni watershed, contributing to the broader ecology of the region. With a catchment area of roughly 494 square kilometres, Prairie Creek collects water from its surrounding environment, nourishing habitats along its route.
The watershed context
The Lower South Nahanni watershed is characterized by its seasonal shifts, where the powerful forces of spring breakup and snowmelt dominate the annual hydrological cycle. During this season, melting snow can lead to increased flow and the potential for ice jam flooding, which is a natural occurrence in the region. As winter approaches, flows typically drop to low levels beneath ice cover, creating a stark contrast to the intense and brief summer periods, when water levels can rise dramatically due to quick snowmelt refilling the creek.
Neighbouring water bodies, like the South Nahanni River near the Liard River Confluence, are vital companions in this landscape. Together, they form a network that supports the diverse ecosystems found in the region.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data from the Prairie Creek at Cadillac Mine - Site Two gauge, operated by Water Survey of Canada, provides crucial insights into the river's current status and helps track trends over time. Today's reading serves as a benchmark against the historical median for this calendar day, allowing for effective water management and ecological assessments. With a record of more than 11 years, these observations help stakeholders understand the variability and health of Prairie Creek compared to its historical norms, as the community remains attentive to changes that could affect this vital water resource.
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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