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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West Branch Little Cataraqui Creek at Kingston Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for West Branch Little Cataraqui Creek at Kingston in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed napanee
- Primary gauge 02HM009 (Water Survey of Canada)
About West Branch Little Cataraqui Creek at Kingston
West Branch Little Cataraqui Creek - A vital waterway in the Napanee watershed.
The West Branch Little Cataraqui Creek flows through the heart of Kingston, Ontario, contributing to the local hydrology and ecology. This river plays a critical role in the surrounding landscape, draining roughly 6.6 square kilometres upstream. It provides essential water resources to both the natural environment and the communities that rely on it.
The watershed context
Belonging to the Napanee watershed, this creek serves as an important tributary in the area. Its peers, like Collins Creek, also share the same hydrological landscape, shaped by the seasonal rhythms of Southern Ontario. The creek typically experiences a notable spring freshet driven by snowmelt in late April to May, which leads to a seasonal rise in water levels. As summer progresses, residents can expect a natural drawdown from July to September, further influenced by evaporation and low inflow conditions.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the current conditions of the West Branch Little Cataraqui Creek can help inform residents and local stakeholders about water availability and quality. Monitoring the creek's levels, including its discharge, provides insights into the health of the ecosystem and helps manage water resource challenges.
Today’s reading from the Water Survey of Canada compares against the median for this date over a record spanning more than 37 years. This historical context offers a clear understanding of how today's measurements stack up against typical conditions, proving essential for those who depend on this waterway.
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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