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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Yorkton Creek near Ebenezer Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Yorkton Creek near Ebenezer in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed whitesand
- Primary gauge 05MB001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Yorkton Creek near Ebenezer
Yorkton Creek - A vital stream in the Whitesand watershed.
Yorkton Creek flows gracefully near the community of Ebenezer in Saskatchewan, serving as an essential indicator of local hydrology. This stream is part of the larger Whitesand watershed, which integrates with surrounding waterways, including the Whitesand River near Canora. With a drainage area of approximately 2,870 square kilometres feeding into the creek, it plays a pivotal role in surrounding ecological systems.
The watershed context
Watersheds, such as the one encompassing Yorkton Creek, are vital not just for the movement of water but also for supporting diverse habitats and agricultural practices in their vicinity. In this Prairie region, the hydrology is characterized by a snowmelt-dominated peak in spring, which can often occur swiftly, leading to notable changes in water levels. As the warmer months approach, a long recession period follows, where water levels decrease primarily due to evaporation and reduced inflow. This seasonal rhythm shapes the ecosystem and influences local water management.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the data from the Yorkton Creek near Ebenezer is crucial for understanding both current conditions and trends in river health. The gauge at this location measures discharge, providing an essential resource for residents, including farmers and local communities that depend on reliable water levels for their activities.
Today's reading at the gauge is compared to the median for this calendar day based on nearly 49 years of historical data. This comparison is valuable as it reflects the creek's current state relative to typical conditions, offering insight into potential flooding or drought conditions that may impact the area. The data is maintained by Water Survey of Canada, ensuring accuracy in this pivotal observation point in the Prairies.
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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