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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Swan River at Swan River Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Swan River at Swan River in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed shoal
- Primary gauge 05LE001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Swan River at Swan River
Swan River - a vital waterway within the Shoal watershed.
The Swan River flows gracefully through Manitoba, contributing its waters to the broader Shoal watershed. This river at Swan River serves as a key gauge for understanding the hydrology of the region, particularly as it experiences seasonal fluctuations influenced by Prairie conditions.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 4,070 square kilometres, the Swan River collects water from a diverse landscape before reaching its measurement station. The river's natural course is complemented by its peers, including the Birch River and Roaring River nearby. The Swan River is integral to the local ecology and serves as a resource for both recreation and agriculture.
Spring is a defining season for the hydrology of the area, with snowmelt leading to potential flood events—a characteristic feature of Prairie hydrology. As warmer weather ushers in, the river typically experiences a recession during the summer months, reflecting the regional patterns of water flow.
Why the data matters here
The data from the Swan River is crucial for understanding the current trends in water levels and flows. Today, the observed measurement provides valuable insight when compared against the historical median for this calendar day at the Swan River station, operated by Water Survey of Canada, which has recorded data for over 13 years. By considering this median, we can better interpret today's conditions, as it reveals patterns without being misled by daily fluctuations common to individual readings.
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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