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 Upstream of St. Andrews Dam at Lockport Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Red River Upstream of St. Andrews Dam at Lockport in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed lower red
- Primary gauge 05OJ021 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Red River Upstream of St. Andrews Dam at Lockport
Red River - a vital waterway in the Lower Red watershed.
The Red River upstream of St. Andrews Dam at Lockport serves as an important focal point for both hydrology and the surrounding ecosystem. Situated in the heart of Manitoba, it is a key segment of the Lower Red watershed, which drains a substantial area of approximately 276,000 square kilometres. The river plays a significant role in regional water management and monitoring, while also serving as a critical resource for local communities and industry.
Why the data matters here
Today, the reading at the Red River upstream of St. Andrews Dam is essential for understanding local conditions. With over 29 years of record data, readings are compared against the historical median for this calendar day. This data comparison, provided by Water Survey of Canada, helps assess the river's current state relative to its typical behavior, offering insights into potential flooding risks or low water levels during the summer recession period common in prairie hydrology.
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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