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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Roberts Creek at Roberts Creek Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Roberts Creek at Roberts Creek in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed strait of georgia squamish
- Primary gauge 08GA047 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Roberts Creek at Roberts Creek
Roberts Creek - A tranquil waterway winding through coastal British Columbia.
Roberts Creek flows gracefully through the landscape of British Columbia, falling within the Strait of Georgia - Squamish watershed. This creek serves as an important thread in the regional hydrology, highlighting the dynamic interactions of water in this mountainous area. A gauge located at Roberts Creek measures the creek's elevation and discharge, providing crucial data for various stakeholders including local residents, anglers, and water management agencies.
The watershed context
Roberts Creek drains approximately 31 square kilometres above the station, channeling water through its serene banks. While it does not have a parent river governing its flow, it collects from the surrounding terrain and contributes to local water ecosystems, influencing everything from recreation to irrigation. The creek is surrounded by a variety of peers, including notable rivers such as the Capilano and Cheakamus, which demonstrate the rich hydrological tapestry of the area.
The mountain hydrology of the region plays a key role in shaping the water levels and seasonal rhythms observed in Roberts Creek. The spring freshet, driven by melting snowpack, typically peaks from May to July, providing essential water to the ecosystems that depend on it. During the summer months, flows may diminish due to evaporation and reduced inflow, characteristic of glacier-fed systems in the area.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the current and historical data for Roberts Creek is vital for effective water management, especially given the past 49 years of recorded metrics from this location. Today's water elevation is compared against the median for this date across that historical record, allowing for a clearer perspective than simply noting raw elevation numbers. Such comparisons help in assessing current conditions and predicting potential water availability for agricultural and ecological needs.
The data for Roberts Creek is managed by the Water Survey of Canada, ensuring a reliable flow of information critical for the community and those who rely on the creek for various purposes. Tracking changes in water levels not only informs local residents but also supports broader initiatives aimed at preserving the ecological integrity of this important waterway.
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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