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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Salmon River near Salmon Arm Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Salmon River near Salmon Arm in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed south thompson
- Primary gauge 08LE021 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Salmon River near Salmon Arm
Salmon River - a vital waterway in the South Thompson watershed.
The Salmon River flows near Salmon Arm, British Columbia, offering critical water resources in the South Thompson watershed. Draining approximately 1,560 square kilometers above the gauge, this river plays an essential role in sustaining local ecosystems and supporting regional functions. As a tributary within this rich hydrological network, it connects with other notable water bodies, including Chase Creek and the Shuswap Lake, forming a vital network for both aquatic life and human activities in the region.
The watershed context
The South Thompson watershed is shaped predominantly by the dynamics of mountain hydrology, where snowmelt drives the river system in the late spring and early summer. Peak flows typically occur from May to July, when the majority of the seasonal snowpack melts, contributing to elevated river levels. This natural cycle is integral to maintaining ecological balance and providing water for agricultural and residential use.
As the Salmon River weaves through the landscape, it encounters varied uplands and valleys shaped by its natural topography. The interplay between this river and its peers, including Chase Creek and the South Thompson River at Chase, significantly influences the regional hydrology, ensuring that water flows consistently support local communities throughout the year.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the data produced by the gauge at Salmon River is vital for managing water resources effectively in the South Thompson area. This gauge not only measures the water level but also contributes to monitoring the health of the river's flow and the watershed at large. With 49 years of historical data for this station, users can track trends, identify anomalies, and make informed decisions regarding water use and conservation strategies.
Today's reading, as reported by Water Survey of Canada, provides an important snapshot of current water levels compared to the median for this calendar day across the station's historical record. This context is crucial, as it enables water managers, anglers, and local residents to comprehend how today's conditions relate to the broader hydrological patterns experienced here over the years. By comparing the current elevation against historical medians, stakeholders can gauge the river's health and anticipate potential impacts on the surrounding ecosystem and community.
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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