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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Shell River near Duck Lake Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Shell River near Duck Lake in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed upper assiniboine shell
- Primary gauge 05MD002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Shell River near Duck Lake
Shell River - a vital waterway in the heart of Manitoba.
The Shell River, located near Duck Lake, is a significant ecological and hydrological feature within the Upper Assiniboine - Shell watershed. This river serves as a crucial pathway for water flow in the region, collecting runoff from a diverse landscape and contributing to the larger aquatic ecosystem. Draining approximately 1,660 square kilometers above the station, the Shell River plays an essential role in feeding local lakes and supporting various plant and animal life in these prairie environments.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the water levels of the Shell River is critical, especially in the context of Manitoba's climate. The province experiences distinct seasonal variations, with spring snowmelt contributing to potential flooding events that define the hydrological rhythm of the region. In this context, understanding the river's current conditions has implications not just for local ecosystems but also for agricultural practices and community safety. The gauge provides valuable data on the river's elevation, allowing residents and stakeholders to make informed decisions based on the surrounding water conditions.
Today's reading from Water Survey of Canada indicates the river's level, which is essential for gauging its relationship with historical data—comparing it against the median for this calendar day helps understand how the river behaves over time and can indicate potential flooding or drought scenarios.
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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