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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Stikine River at Telegraph Creek Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Stikine River at Telegraph Creek in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed central stikine
- Primary gauge 08CE001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Stikine River at Telegraph Creek
Stikine River - A powerful glacier-fed river in British Columbia.
The Stikine River flows through a dramatic landscape in British Columbia, captivating those who engage with its powerful currents. Rising from the mountains, the river's temperament is shaped largely by the surrounding glacier-fed systems, which keep its flows robust even as summer approaches. This unique hydrology supports the river's role in the Central Stikine watershed, making it a critical resource for both ecology and human activities.
The watershed context
The Stikine River at Telegraph Creek serves as an important monitoring station within a catchment area of approximately 29,000 square kilometres. The vastness of this drainage area encompasses the input from mountain snowmelt and glaciers, especially during the freshet from May to July, ensuring that water levels remain high through the summer months. The interaction between snowpack and glacial melt creates a dynamic water environment that maintains flow levels across seasons, critical to wildlife and recreational activities alike.
Throughout the Central Stikine watershed, the hydrology varies, feeding the river and influencing local ecosystems. This area is characterized by its mountainous terrain and significant annual precipitation, connecting local communities and nature through the waterways that arise from this beautiful yet rugged landscape.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading at the Stikine River at Telegraph Creek provides vital information by comparing current flow against the historical median for this day. This measure is meaningful as it informs stakeholders about the river's current status relative to its expected flow conditions. Monitoring by the Water Survey of Canada allows for a better understanding of variations over time. With a historical data record spanning over 49 years, users can gauge how today's flows align with past behaviors, revealing insights into patterns shaped by both natural processes and climatic factors.
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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