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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Trent River at Trenton Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Trent River at Trenton in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed trent crowe
- Primary gauge 02HK010 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Trent River at Trenton
Trent River - A significant waterway supporting the Trent - Crowe watershed.
The Trent River flows through the heart of southeastern Ontario, offering vital water resources to both the natural environment and local communities. Spanning a catchment area of approximately 12,500 square kilometres, this river is an essential part of the Trent - Crowe watershed and plays a crucial role in the regional hydrology.
The watershed context
As a prominent river in the region, the Trent River at Trenton interacts with several smaller creeks and rivers, such as Burnley Creek, Crowe River, and Trout Creek. This network enhances the river's ecological diversity and hydrological dynamics. Generally, the seasonal hydrology here follows a snowmelt-driven pattern. The spring freshet typically occurs from late April through May, bringing higher water levels as melting snow enters the river system. This is followed by a natural drawdown during the summer months, particularly from July to September, when evaporation rates increase and inflow decreases. Early winter often brings a decline in water levels again as ice begins to form.
Why the data matters here
Current observations from the Trent River at Trenton are important for managing water resources and understanding ecological health. The river gauge operates under the authority of the Water Survey of Canada and provides reliable data on both water levels and discharge. Today’s measurement is compared against the median level for this calendar day based on over 26 years of historical records. This comparison offers important insights beyond just the raw elevation figures, helping cottagers, anglers, and those who live nearby to understand current conditions in context. Such information is invaluable for maintaining the balance between human use and the natural environment around this vital waterway.
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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