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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Shawanaga Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Shawanaga Lake in Parry Sound, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Parry Sound, ON, Canada
- Watershed magnetawan
- Primary gauge 02EA021 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Shawanaga Lake
Shawanaga Lake - A central feature of the Magnetawan watershed.
Shawanaga Lake is a significant water body in the Parry Sound region of Ontario. Nestled among a network of lakes and rivers, it forms part of the Magnetawan watershed, connecting through various tributaries to the larger water system. With a drainage area of approximately 71.5 square kilometers feeding into its waters, it plays a pivotal role in the local hydrology.
The watershed context
Shawanaga Lake is surrounded by several notable peers, including Ahmic Lake, Doe Lake, Lake Bernard, Lake Cecebe, and the North Magnetawan River near Burk's Falls. This network not only contributes to the ecological diversity of the area but also influences water quality and availability throughout the seasons. The region experiences a typical snowmelt-driven seasonal hydrology, with spring freshet occurring in late April to May, followed by a natural drawdown during the summer months from July to September. As winter approaches, the lake enters an early decline phase as ice begins to form.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the water levels and flow rates at Shawanaga Lake is essential for understanding its impact on both the surrounding ecosystems and human activities. Water levels can fluctuate significantly with seasonal changes, making it important for cottagers, anglers, and local farmers to stay informed. Today's water level is measured against historical data from the Water Survey of Canada, providing a current reading in relation to the median for this date based on over 18 years of records. This comparison is crucial as it offers insights into hydrological trends and helps gauge the lake’s health and potential variability across the seasons.
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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