Nibi Metrics - live water levels, flow, and forecasts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics tracks more than 13,000 gauged lakes and rivers across Canada and the United States, reading directly from official federal monitoring networks: the Water Survey of Canada, the United States Geological Survey, and Quebec's provincial hydrometric network. Every number on the platform is measured, not modelled - taken from a government gauge on the water itself and compared against that location's own historical record for this exact date.
What you can see for any monitored lake or river
The level right now, in feet or metres, updated as the source agency publishes new readings - for many stations that is every five to fifteen minutes. How today compares to typical: every location carries its own typical-for-this-date band built from its historical record, so a reading is never just a number - it is above, below, or near what this water usually does on this calendar day. Which way it is moving: a measured RISING, FALLING, or STEADY verdict computed from the gauge's own recent readings, with the rate of change - the difference between a flood ending and one beginning. What comes next: level forecasts up to 72 hours ahead, driven by the gauge's recent behaviour, upstream water, and quantitative precipitation forecasts, alongside live radar, lightning, and weather for the surrounding region.
Alerts that watch the water for you
Set a threshold on any location - a level, a distance above typical, or a rate of climb - and Nibi emails or notifies you the moment the gauge crosses it. Cottagers use it for spring freshet, anglers for river conditions, marinas and municipalities for operations. The scanning runs around the clock against the same measured data shown on every page.
Where Nibi comes from
Nibi means water in Anishinaabemowin. The platform began at a family cottage on Lake Muskoka, Ontario, where the spring melt floods the shoreline most years and the only forecast was standing on the dock, looking, and guessing. It grew into an independent, member-funded platform run by Muskoka Research Inc. - no investors, no data resale, and a privacy policy shorter than most cookie banners. The core data is free for everyone, forever; paid plans add automation like multi-location alerts, deep history, and reports.
Coverage
Nibi spans the continent: every Canadian province and territory with active federal gauges - from Vancouver Island rivers to the Muskoka lakes, prairie reservoirs, and Quebec's hydrometric network - and the United States from Maine to the Texas Hill Country, the Ohio Valley, and the Pacific Northwest. Coverage grows where the water news is: when a basin floods, its gauges join the platform with their full historical records attached. Many stations report every five to fifteen minutes; most report at least hourly; every page states exactly when its gauge last spoke.
Free forever, funded by members
The core promise is simple: the water data is free, for everyone, forever. Live levels, maps, radar, and recent history never sit behind a paywall. Paid plans fund the platform by adding automation - multi-location alerts, decades of history, longer forecasts, and PDF reports - so the people who need more carry the cost for everyone who just needs to check the lake before driving up. There are no investors and no advertising deals shaping what the data says.
Water Stories
Field notes and explainers from the Nibi desk - how to read a staff gauge, what a 100-year flood actually means, how snowpack becomes summer water.
For five years, spring 2019 was the mark every Lake Muskoka decision answered to. In April 2026 the lake went two centimeters higher - and the official books have not caught up yet.
Inside the freshet cycle that puts Manitoba shorelines at risk each year - and why 2026 broke the script.
The science of snow water equivalent and why it drives the season ahead.
What the numbers on the measuring stick actually tell you.
Why Central and South Texas rivers go from gravel beds to fifty-year records in an afternoon - including July 2026 on the Nueces.
One percent, every year, forever - unwrapping hydrology's most misunderstood phrase, and how it differs from our own percentiles.
How every number is computed - About the platform
West Fork San Jacinto River Below Lake Conroe Near Conroe Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for West Fork San Jacinto River Below Lake Conroe Near Conroe in TX, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Water body W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe
- Location TX, United States
- Watershed west fork san jacinto
- Primary gauge 08067650 (USGS)
About West Fork San Jacinto River Below Lake Conroe Near Conroe
West Fork San Jacinto River Below Lake Conroe - A dynamic waterway shaped by rainfall.
The West Fork San Jacinto River flows just below Lake Conroe, winding through the landscape near Conroe, Texas. This segment of the river is part of a vibrant and responsive watershed that experiences significant fluctuations in water level due to the area's rainfall patterns. Notably, the river’s hydrology is characterized by rapid responses to storms, where rainfall can drive significant increases in water levels within hours, especially during hurricane season.
The watershed context
The West Fork San Jacinto watershed encompasses an area of approximately 451 square miles, which efficiently collects rainwater and directs it toward the West Fork San Jacinto River. This catchment area includes numerous smaller waterways that contribute to the river’s flow, including Alligator Creek, Caney Creek, and several others. Each of these creeks feeds into the broader system, allowing for a healthy exchange of water and nutrients.
The region is marked by an annual cycle governed by Texas' flash-flood hydrology. After long dry spells, rain can lead to swift rises in river levels, punctuating the landscape with life. In contrast, the dry periods can result in low-flow conditions, where the river may recede significantly until the next weather event. This rhythm makes the West Fork San Jacinto River a crucial resource for both aquatic life and local communities.
Why the data matters here
Today's readings from the West Fork San Jacinto River are essential for understanding the current state of this water body. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) monitors the river's levels, providing critical data that reflect its conditions. By comparing today’s water level to the median for this calendar day across 50 years of historical data, we gain valuable insight into seasonal patterns and variations. Observing how today's measurement stands against the long-term median helps local users—whether for fishing, recreational boating, or water management—make more informed decisions and adapt to changing conditions more 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.
How Nibi Metrics works · Water stories
