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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Twenty Mile Creek at Balls Falls Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Twenty Mile Creek at Balls Falls in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed niagara
- Primary gauge 02HA006 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Twenty Mile Creek at Balls Falls
Twenty Mile Creek - A vital tributary of the Niagara watershed.
Nestled in the Niagara region of Ontario, Twenty Mile Creek flows at Balls Falls, offering an essential connection to the broader hydrology of the area. This river contributes significantly to the Niagara watershed, draining roughly 293 square kilometres upstream. Its path not only shapes the landscape but also plays a critical role in the water dynamics of the region.
The watershed context
Twenty Mile Creek is part of a larger hydrological system that includes notable peers such as the Niagara River at Fort Erie and Twelve Mile Creek near Power Glen. This network of waterways is shaped by seasonal changes characteristic of the region, which experiences snowmelt-driven hydrology. In late April to May, the spring freshet typically dominates the flow patterns, caused by melting snow and increasing rainfall. As summer approaches, the creek sees natural drawdown between July and September, reflecting a decrease in inflow and the effects of evaporation. Early winter brings further decline as ice begins to form, marking the transition into a freeze-thaw dynamic.
Why the data matters here
For water watchers and environmental stewards alike, the data from the Twenty Mile Creek gauge at Balls Falls is crucial. The station measures not only water levels but also provides discharge information, helping to inform residents and local authorities about current river conditions. Today's reading is compared against the median for this calendar day from 49 years of historical data collected by Water Survey of Canada. This approach offers a clearer understanding of the creek's current status relative to its typical behavior, aiding in monitoring trends and predicting future conditions.
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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