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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Wilmot Creek near Newcastle Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Wilmot Creek near Newcastle in Canada, ON, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, ON, Canada
- Watershed ganaraska
- Primary gauge 02HD009 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Wilmot Creek near Newcastle
Wilmot Creek - A vital tributary of the Ganaraska watershed.
Wilmot Creek flows through the landscape near Newcastle, Ontario, contributing to the diverse hydrology of the Ganaraska watershed. Stretching across a drainage area of roughly 78.9 square kilometres, this creek plays a significant role in the local freshwater ecosystem, supporting both wildlife and human activities in the region.
The watershed context
As part of the Ganaraska watershed, Wilmot Creek is joined by several notable peers, including Baltimore Creek and Oshawa Creek. These waterways interact within a symbiotic hydrological system, each contributing to the overall watershed health and influencing the local climate, vegetation, and aquatic life. The region experiences snowmelt-driven seasonal hydrology, which sees a pronounced spring freshet in late April and May. This period of high flow is crucial for replenishing groundwater and sustaining the ecosystems that depend on these water sources.
Conversely, during the summer months, from July through September, natural drawdown occurs due to evaporation and reduced inflows. As ice forms in early winter, another decline in water levels is expected, marking the seasonal changes that keep the ecosystem dynamic.
Why the data matters here
The current water level reading at Wilmot Creek is an important indicator of local hydrological conditions, particularly when compared to the historical median for this date. This monitoring is performed by Water Survey of Canada at the station, where data has been collected for over 49 years. Knowing how the present level compares to the median helps assess whether the creek is experiencing higher than normal flows, which could signal increased runoff from recent snows or rains, or lower flows, indicating potentially drier conditions.
This real-time data is vital for various stakeholders, from farmers and anglers to flood-watchers, who rely on accurate information to make informed decisions about water use and management in the area. Understanding the shifts in water levels enhances the ability to predict environmental changes and respond appropriately to the needs of the 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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