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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Upper Campbell Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Upper Campbell Lake in Comox Land District, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Comox Land District, BC, Canada
- Watershed east central vancouver island
- Primary gauge 08HD031 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Upper Campbell Lake
Upper Campbell Lake - a vital part of the East Central Vancouver Island ecosystem.
Nestled in the Comox Land District of British Columbia, Upper Campbell Lake plays an essential role in the hydrology of the region. Surrounded by the rugged landscape of East Central Vancouver Island, the lake is linked to an extensive network of waterways, with influential peers such as Buttle Lake and the Campbell River. This interconnectedness helps sustain the diverse ecology surrounding the lake.
The watershed context
Upper Campbell Lake drains a significant catchment area of approximately 1,190 square kilometres, supporting a wide variety of wildlife and plant life. The lake is buoyed by the region's mountain hydrology, characterized by seasonal freshets driven by melting snowpack, which typically peaks between May and July. As such, the lake's water level is influenced by these natural processes, with glacier-fed systems ensuring that water remains plentiful through the summer months, while coastal systems can rely on the wetter fall and winter rains.
The surrounding watershed not only nourishes the lake but also feeds into a series of downstream rivers, including the Elk and Quinsam River systems. This combination provides a rich and dynamic environment for both aquatic and terrestrial species.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the current water levels and corresponding data for Upper Campbell Lake is critical for gauging the health of the ecosystem and the potential impact on various activities in the area. By measuring today's elevation against the median for this calendar day over the past 17 years, we gain insights into how the lake's water levels fluctuate relative to historical trends. This data is provided by the Water Survey of Canada (WSC) and serves as a helpful reference point for cottagers, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who depend on reliable water conditions. Such contextual information enables informed decisions regarding recreational activities and conservation efforts in this valuable watershed.
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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