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 Humber River near Reidville Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Upper Humber River near Reidville in Canada, NL, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NL, Canada
- Watershed humber lower
- Primary gauge 02YL001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Upper Humber River near Reidville
Upper Humber River - a dynamic flow of the Humber watershed.
The Upper Humber River near Reidville is an important waterway located in Newfoundland and Labrador, offering significant ecological and hydrological interplay within the Humber - Lower watershed. This river is vital for local biodiversity and plays a crucial role in the regional water cycle, particularly with its expansive drainage area of approximately 2,100 square kilometres upstream of the measurement station.
The watershed context
The Humber - Lower watershed is characterized by its rich mosaic of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The Upper Humber River serves as a central artery, feeding into a landscape marked by a variety of natural features, including lakes and bogs which help to moderate the flow and water levels in the region. Neighboring water bodies such as Corner Brook Lake and the Humber River itself indicate a well-connected hydrological system, ensuring that the river reflects the seasonal fluctuations typical of Atlantic hydrology.
In this region, springtime often brings snowmelt freshet, leading to heightened flows as the winter's snowpack is released. Conversely, the autumn and winter months may introduce rain floods, driven by storms. These natural cycles contribute to the dynamic nature of the Upper Humber River, impacting both water levels and ecological conditions.
Why the data matters here
Data from the Upper Humber River near Reidville is critical for understanding the flow patterns and health of the watershed. Monitoring its discharge helps gauge the river's response to seasonal changes, including rainfall, snowmelt, and evaporation rates. Today’s reading is essential in the context of historical comparisons, as it provides a clear indication of how current conditions measure against the median for this calendar day derived from 49 years of record-keeping by the Water Survey of Canada. Analyzing this data helps local communities and stakeholders make informed decisions about water management and conservation efforts in the area, ensuring the river continues to serve its ecological and hydrological roles effectively.
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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