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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Stony Creek near Kamsack Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Stony Creek near Kamsack in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed upper assiniboine shell
- Primary gauge 05MD010 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Stony Creek near Kamsack
Stony Creek - a vital tributary of the Upper Assiniboine watershed.
Stony Creek flows near Kamsack, Saskatchewan, winding through the landscape and serving as an important watercourse within the Upper Assiniboine - Shell watershed. This region, characterized by its prairie hydrology, experiences a significant spring peak driven by snowmelt, followed by a long summer recession. The hydrological dynamics here can result in quick and sharp rises in water levels as winter transitions to spring.
The watershed context
Stony Creek drains an area of approximately 414 square kilometres above the station. This expansive drainage area allows the creek to gather water from the surrounding landscape, contributing to its flow. While there are no peers listed within immediate proximity, the creek plays its role in a larger network of water bodies that eventually feeds into the Assiniboine River system.
As the ice thaws and snowmelt occurs, the water levels in Stony Creek can rise sharply, marking an important time for the local ecology and the communities that rely on this resource. During summer, however, the creek may experience a natural decline in water levels due to evaporation and reduced inflow, typical of prairie hydrology.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring Stony Creek is essential for understanding both the local hydrology and for long-term water management strategies within the watershed. Today's reading can be compared against the median for this calendar day to provide insight into the creek's current state relative to historical trends. This analysis is crucial for farmers, anglers, and local residents who depend on the creek for water supply and recreation. The data is collected and published by the Water Survey of Canada, ensuring accurate and reliable information for over 49 years of record-keeping.
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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