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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Saint John River at Edmundston Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Saint John River at Edmundston in Canada, NB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NB, Canada
- Watershed upper saint john st francis
- Primary gauge 01AD004 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Saint John River at Edmundston
Saint John River - A vital artery of the Upper Saint John - St. Francis watershed.
The Saint John River at Edmundston flows through the heart of New Brunswick, serving as a significant water resource in the Upper Saint John - St. Francis watershed. This river stretch, sampled at the Edmundston gauging station, plays a crucial role in the region's hydrology, draining around 15,500 square kilometres of the surrounding landscape. With a rich history of supporting both ecological and human activities, the river remains a critical element in the lives of cottagers, anglers, and environmental observers alike.
The watershed context
The Upper Saint John - St. Francis watershed encompasses a diverse array of habitats and ecosystems. This watershed connects several significant waterways, including the Saint John River at Fort Kent and the St. Francis River at the Outlet of Glasier Lake, all of which contribute to the area's ecological richness. As the river advances through mixed forest and rural terrains, it presents unique habitats that are vital for local flora and fauna. The area experiences the typical characteristics of Atlantic hydrology, with seasonal fluctuations impacting water levels and flow patterns. Specifically, spring brings the potential for snowmelt freshet and ice-jam risks on major rivers, while autumn rainfall can lead to temporary flood events.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Saint John River at Edmundston is essential for understanding water dynamics in the region. The river's gauging station not only measures elevation but also the discharge, helping to inform various stakeholders about current water conditions. Today's water level reading provides vital context by comparing it against the median for this calendar day across 58 years of historical data, as published by the Water Survey of Canada. This comparative approach gives a clearer understanding of the river's behavior over time, highlighting trends that raw elevation figures alone may not convey. Whether for flood forecasting or managing ecological health, these insights are crucial for local communities and environmental stewardship efforts.
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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