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 near St. Norbert Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Red River near St. Norbert in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed upper red
- Primary gauge 05OC008 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Red River near St. Norbert
Red River near St. Norbert - A key chokepoint in Manitoba's river system.
The Red River near St. Norbert is an essential waterway within Manitoba's Upper Red watershed. This stretch of the river serves as a chokepoint, controlling the flow of water through a significant drainage area of approximately 123,000 square kilometres. It is flanked by several peer locations, including the Red River at Emerson, Red River at Morris, and Red River at St. Adolphe, emphasizing its relevance in the regional hydrology.
The watershed context
This section of the Red River plays a vital role in the dynamic hydrology of Manitoba. The Upper Red watershed is characterized by its response to seasonal changes, heavily influenced by spring snowmelt which can produce severe flooding, especially in the Assiniboine and Red basins. As the snow melts, the river swells, necessitating keen observation and management to mitigate potential flooding issues throughout the surrounding communities.
Throughout the summer, this stretch of the river experiences a natural recession, with water levels declining as evaporation increases and inflows diminish. Such fluctuations are a core part of understanding the river's behavior and its impact on the local ecosystem and hydrological cycle.
Why the data matters here
Current data from the Water Survey of Canada allows residents, farmers, and local authorities to monitor changes in water levels and discharge rates at the Red River near St. Norbert efficiently. The flowing readings provide essential information for assessing flood risks and understanding the water's condition as it relates to historical trends.
Today's reading is significant in the context of its historic data, taking into account the median for this calendar day over a record of 47 years. This comparison sheds light on current hydrological events and informs responsive action as necessary, making it an invaluable tool for effective water management 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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