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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Riviere Caraquet at Burnsville Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Riviere Caraquet at Burnsville in Canada, NB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NB, Canada
- Watershed acadian peninsula
- Primary gauge 01BL002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Riviere Caraquet at Burnsville
Riviere Caraquet - a local waterway with seasonal dynamics.
The Riviere Caraquet at Burnsville provides a vital artery through New Brunswick's Acadian Peninsula. This river plays an important role in the region's hydrology, reflecting the seasonal changes typical of Atlantic Canada. With a drainage area of approximately 181 square kilometres, the river captures water from its surrounding landscape, contributing to its flow and ecological health.
The watershed context
The Acadian Peninsula watershed, where the Riviere Caraquet flows, embodies the distinctive hydrological patterns of the region. Each spring, the melting snow can give rise to a freshet, with the potential for ice jams in areas along the river. This is especially relevant for local communities and those who rely on the river for recreational and economic activities. In the fall, rainfalls can result in increased water levels, further highlighting the river's dynamic nature. During the winter, the river is typically covered by ice, influencing both the flow and the surrounding ecosystem.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Riviere Caraquet at Burnsville is essential for understanding local water trends and ensuring public safety. Today's reading from the Water Survey of Canada provides valuable insights, offering comparisons to the median levels recorded for this date over the past 55 years. This context helps gauge whether current water levels are unusually high or low, surpassing the raw elevation figure alone. By tracking these changes, residents and stakeholders can make informed decisions regarding water usage, recreation, and flood preparedness throughout the year.
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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