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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Wolf Creek at Highway No. 16a Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Wolf Creek at Highway No. 16a in Canada, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, AB, Canada
- Watershed lower mcleod
- Primary gauge 07AG003 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Wolf Creek at Highway No. 16a
Wolf Creek - a dynamic river shaped by the seasons.
Wolf Creek at Highway No. 16a flows through Alberta's picturesque landscape, contributing to the hydrology of the Lower McLeod watershed. This vibrant river gains its character from the surrounding foothills and prairie, influenced notably by the seasonal patterns typical of the region. Late spring sees snowmelt from the mountains driving up water levels, while summer can bring convective storms that produce sharp rises, making it a river that can change quickly.
The watershed context
The Lower McLeod watershed encompasses a drainage area of roughly 823 square kilometres above the station. Wolf Creek, with its intricate water flow, interacts with neighboring water bodies like the McLeod River near Rosevear. The interaction between these waterways adds to the ecological and hydrological dynamics of the area, providing essential water resources that support both local ecosystems and human activities.
In Alberta, the seasonal rhythm plays a critical role in shaping the character of rivers like Wolf Creek. The melting snow in spring contributes to the late-spring peaks, while summer thunderstorms can lead to short-lived surges. This variability not only affects the flow but also the ecological health of the creek, as higher water levels and the influx of storm runoff can impact aquatic habitats.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the Water Survey of Canada highlights the current status of Wolf Creek. By comparing it to the median for this calendar day across nearly 49 years of historical data, we gain valuable insight into the creek's behavior. This baseline is crucial, as it reveals trends and anomalies in water levels, which are more informative than raw elevation alone. Such data empowers local residents, cottagers, and anglers to make informed decisions regarding their interactions with this vibrant 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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