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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Red Deer River near Erwood Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Red Deer River near Erwood in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed lower red deer
- Primary gauge 05LC001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Red Deer River near Erwood
Red Deer River - A vital flow through Saskatchewan.
The Red Deer River near Erwood is a key feature of Saskatchewan's hydrological landscape, flowing through the Lower Red Deer watershed. This river serves as an essential waterway within the prairie ecosystem, supporting both natural habitats and the activities of those living nearby.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 11,000 square kilometres, the Red Deer River collects water from a broad catchment area, which plays a significant role in the local ecology and community. As snowmelt drives spring peak flows in this region, residents can expect sharp increases in river levels, driven by the annual thaw. Conversely, summer typically sees long periods of recession due to reduced inflow and evaporation, a hallmark of prairie hydrology.
While the Red Deer River does not have a parent river or direct peers, its importance cannot be understated. It contributes to the health of its watershed, connecting various habitats and supporting the surrounding flora and fauna.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the current water level data is vital for those relying on the river for various purposes, from agriculture to recreational activities. Today’s readings, taken from the Water Survey of Canada station, should be viewed in context with historical data. This station has been measuring river conditions for nearly 49 years, providing a wealth of knowledge about the typical range of water levels.
Today's reading against the median for this calendar day across this historical record helps contextualize current conditions – a critical benchmark for gauging river health and anticipating changes due to weather patterns. Reliable data is essential for decision-making within the community and the broader region that depends on the Red Deer River and its resources.
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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