Calgary river levels
Live water levels and flows at 12 river and lake gauges within 40 km of Calgary, Alberta, compared with normal for this month.
Latest reading about an hour ago · data checked · we check every 30 minutes
Gauges near Calgary
Closest first
| River / lake | Level | vs normal |
|---|---|---|
| Bow RiverCalgary · 1 km | 0.79 m2.60 ft | Very low→ steady |
| Elbow RiverBelow Glenmore Dam · 4 km | 0.64 m2.11 ft | Normal→ steady |
| Elbow RiverSarcee Bridge · 10 km | 3.67 m12.05 ft | Normal→ steady |
| West Nose CreekCalgary · 17 km | 5.43 m17.82 ft | Normal→ steady |
| Fish CreekPriddis · 26 km | 2.25 m7.37 ft | Normal↓ falling -5% |
| Nose CreekAbove Airdrie · 30 km | 8.60 m28.22 ft | Below normal↑ rising +100% |
| Bow RiverCochrane · 32 km | 16.24 m53.28 ft | Very low→ steady |
| Highwood RiverThe Mouth · 33 km | 2.32 m7.60 ft | Normal→ steady |
| Threepoint CreekMillarville · 34 km | 1.55 m5.09 ft | Normal→ steady |
| Sheep RiverOkotoks · 36 km | 26.06 m85.49 ft | Normal↓ falling -9% |
| Jumpingpound CreekTownship Road No. 252 · 37 km | 2.44 m7.99 ft | Normal→ steady |
| Elbow RiverBragg Creek · 37 km | 0.91 m2.97 ft | Normal→ steady |
Weather in Calgary
Periods of light snow ending near noon then cloudy. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this morning. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 1 or low.
Mainly cloudy. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 12 overnight.
A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h near noon. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 12 in the morning. UV index 2 or low.
Cloudy periods. Low minus 2.
Forecast for Calgary (1 km away) from Environment and Climate Change Canada, issued . Full official forecast ↗ · we check for new forecasts every 2 hours.
Official sources
For flood warnings, advisories and approved data, always use these official services:
Questions
What are the river levels in Calgary today?
Bow River at Calgary: 0.79 m (2.60 ft), 38.9 m³/s (1,374 cfs) (very low); Elbow River below Glenmore Dam: 0.64 m (2.11 ft), 3.89 m³/s (137 cfs) (normal); West Nose Creek at Calgary: 5.43 m (17.82 ft), 0.16 m³/s (5.47 cfs) (normal); Fish Creek at Priddis: 2.25 m (7.37 ft), 0.44 m³/s (15.5 cfs) (normal); Nose Creek above Airdrie: 8.60 m (28.22 ft), 0.04 m³/s (1.27 cfs) (below normal); Highwood River at The Mouth: 2.32 m (7.60 ft), 8.33 m³/s (294 cfs) (normal).
Are rivers high in Calgary right now?
0 of 12 active gauges within 40 km of Calgary are above normal for this month. 1 rose in the last 24 hours.
Where can I find flood warnings for Calgary?
From the official services: Alberta Rivers (alerts and forecasts), Environment Canada weather alerts, Water Office (official gauge data), and your municipality. Canada River Levels only displays gauge data and does not issue warnings.