Predicting river levels used to be guesswork, but a new tool now gives seven-day forecasts

For members of the Whitehorse Canoe Club in Victoria, river levels are essential information.

Club president Lawrence Cavedon said on some rivers a few extra inches of water could mean the difference between a thrilling ride and a cancelled trip.

Unlike Queensland, where some rivers have swollen due to recent heavy rain, summer falls were not usually the problem for the Whitehorse Canoe Club.

It has been more common for trips to be cancelled due to a lack of water.

“We’re constantly making…