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 Ste. Agathe Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Red River near Ste. Agathe in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed upper red
- Primary gauge 05OC012 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Red River near Ste. Agathe
Red River near Ste. Agathe - a vital lifeline in Manitoba's landscape.
The Red River flows with purpose near Ste. Agathe, carving its way through the lush terrain of Manitoba. Serving as a critical channel for water resource management and regional ecology, this river is prominent in the Upper Red watershed, draining a significant catchment area of approximately 116,000 square kilometres. As a part of the larger river system that includes peers like the Red River at Emerson and Red River at Morris, it plays a crucial role in connecting communities and supporting diverse ecosystems.
The watershed context
The Upper Red watershed is characterized by the dramatic seasonal rhythm of Prairie hydrology. Every spring, melting snow in the region contributes to notable floods, significantly influencing the river's flow patterns. With summer arrives a natural recession, reflecting the typical cycle of the area where water levels recede as evaporation intensifies and inflow diminishes. This pattern ensures the river remains a vital water source for agricultural, ecological, and recreational activities.
The Red River is integral to the regional hydrology, and its flow has been consistently monitored. This river station, managed under the Water Survey of Canada, provides vital data reflecting current conditions compared to historical records.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the Red River near Ste. Agathe is essential in understanding how current conditions compare to historical norms. Monitoring the elevation of the river against the median for this calendar day over the past 49 years offers insights into flood risks and seasonal changes. By using this comparative base, communities, farmers, and stakeholders can make informed decisions regarding land use, flood preparedness, and water management. This data, sourced from the Water Survey of Canada, is invaluable to understanding and anticipating changes in the river's behavior.
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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