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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Twelve Mile Creek near Power Glen Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Twelve Mile Creek near Power Glen in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed niagara
- Primary gauge 02HA031 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Twelve Mile Creek near Power Glen
Twelve Mile Creek - a lively tributary in the Niagara watershed.
Twelve Mile Creek flows gracefully near Power Glen, Ontario, weaving its path through the lush landscapes of the Niagara watershed. Draining roughly 47.5 square kilometres, this river is part of a dynamic hydrological network that includes notable peers like the Niagara River and Twenty Mile Creek.
The watershed context
The Niagara watershed is renowned for its seasonal shifts, driven primarily by snowmelt in the spring. The freshet occurs late April through May, during which precipitation and melting snow enhance flow in the creek. Residents and visitors alike can observe the creek's lively runoff transforming the local hydrology. As summer approaches, the natural drawdown occurs from July to September, where flows recede due to evaporation and lower inflow. The cycle continues into early winter, as ice begins to form, signaling a gradual decline in water levels.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the current measurement of Twelve Mile Creek is vital for local stakeholders, including cottagers, anglers, and farmers, who depend on accurate water data for activities and planning. The creek’s flow rates, influenced by its drainage area, contribute to the overall health of the Niagara watershed and its ecological characteristics.
Today’s reading offers insight into the creek's current status by comparing it to the median for this calendar day over the past 20 years. Monitoring this data allows for better comprehension of seasonal trends and immediate conditions, ensuring informed decisions for water use and management. The data is provided by Water Survey of Canada, which oversees the stewardship of this vital resource.
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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