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 River at Riverdale Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for West River at Riverdale in Canada, PE, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, PE, Canada
- Watershed central prince edward island hillsborough
- Primary gauge 01CC005 (Water Survey of Canada)
About West River at Riverdale
West River - A flowing artery of Central Prince Edward Island.
The West River winds its way through the heart of Prince Edward Island, providing a vital source of nourishment to the surrounding landscape. This river, measured at the Riverdale gauging station, draws from a drainage area of approximately 70.2 square kilometres, showcasing the interconnected nature of its watershed. The West River is part of the Central Prince Edward Island - Hillsborough watershed, with notable peers like Coles Creek and the Winter River, hinting at the rich hydrological network that defines this region.
The watershed context
This area benefits from Atlantic island hydrology, characterized by rain and snowmelt, ensuring a reliable water supply. The West River flows with a steady baseflow, largely sustained by groundwater, which helps maintain its health even during drier periods. A brief spring freshet marks the beginning of the water year, when meltwater and rainfall contribute to the seasonal swelling of the river. As summer approaches, evaporation and reduced inflow typically lead to gradual declines in flow, a natural rhythm in this picturesque landscape.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the West River at Riverdale is vital for understanding the ecological health and water availability in the region. Today's reading reflects current conditions and adds essential context by comparing it to the historical median for this calendar day over the past 39 years. This method provides a more meaningful perspective than just the raw elevation, helping assess if flows are within expected ranges and informing local cottagers, anglers, and farmers about the river’s status. The station, operated by Water Survey of Canada, offers critical insights into both the dynamics of the West River and the health of the broader 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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