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 River at Morris Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Red River at Morris in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed upper red
- Primary gauge 05OC006 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Red River at Morris
Red River at Morris - A vital stretch of the Upper Red watershed.
The Red River at Morris is a significant and dynamic river flow situated within Manitoba’s Upper Red watershed. This stretch of the river is critical for the region's hydrology, supporting a variety of ecosystems and human activities alike. The river's waters, which can fluctuate considerably with the seasons, reflect the broader characteristics of prairie hydrology that showcase both the challenges and beauty inherent in this part of Canada.
Why the data matters here
With a considerable drainage area of approximately 112,000 square kilometres, the Red River at Morris plays an essential role in water management and local ecology. The river is monitored closely for its hydrometric readings, although it does not measure discharge at this gauge. Today’s reading from Water Survey of Canada gives an insight not just into the river’s current state but also provides historical context by comparing it against the median for this calendar day over the last 23 years.
For those interested in the river's state, knowing today’s level compared to its historical median is crucial. This provides a better understanding of whether the river is currently high, low, or just about average, allowing residents, farmers, and flood watchers to make informed decisions accordingly. The patterns observed here are especially significant, as the river is influenced by the typical spring snowmelt floods that define the region's seasonal rhythm, and the summer recession that follows—characteristics that reflect the broader climatic behaviors of the Upper Red watershed.
Understanding this data allows for a deeper appreciation of the Red River at Morris, highlighting its importance in the landscape and offering insights into the dynamic interplay between hydrology and the community it sustains.
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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