Edmonton river levels
Live water levels and flows at 9 river and lake gauges within 40 km of Edmonton, Alberta, compared with normal for this month.
Latest reading about an hour ago · data checked · we check every 30 minutes
Gauges near Edmonton
Closest first
| River / lake | Level | vs normal |
|---|---|---|
| North Saskatchewan RiverEdmonton · 1 km | 2.95 m9.68 ft | Normal↑ rising +11% |
| Whitemud CreekEdmonton · 8 km | 5.41 m17.73 ft | Very high↓ falling -48% |
| Sturgeon RiverSt. Albert · 13 km | 0.65 m2.13 ft | Normal↓ falling -20% |
| Blackmud CreekEllerslie · 15 km | 0.80 m2.61 ft | Very high↑ rising +114% |
| Carrot CreekThe Mouth · 16 km | 8.30 m27.23 ft | Very high↓ falling -6% |
| Whitemud CreekEllerslie · 16 km | 1.27 m4.16 ft | Very high↓ falling -14% |
| Sturgeon RiverVilleneuve · 21 km | 0.87 m2.84 ft | Above normal→ steady |
| Atim CreekCentury Road · 26 km | 8.60 m28.22 ft | Above normal→ steady |
| Sturgeon RiverFort Saskatchewan · 35 km | 3.81 m12.50 ft | Above normal↑ rising +13% |
Weather in Edmonton
Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 10 this morning. UV index 1 or low.
Clear. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this evening. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 9 overnight.
Sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h near noon. High 7. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning. UV index 1 or low.
Cloudy. Low minus 1.
Forecast for Edmonton (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 Edmonton today?
North Saskatchewan River at Edmonton: 2.95 m (9.68 ft), 114 m³/s (4,026 cfs) (normal); Whitemud Creek at Edmonton: 5.41 m (17.73 ft), 0.57 m³/s (20.2 cfs) (very high); Sturgeon River at St. Albert: 0.65 m (2.13 ft), 1.69 m³/s (59.7 cfs) (normal); Blackmud Creek at Ellerslie: 0.80 m (2.61 ft), 0.89 m³/s (31.3 cfs) (very high); Carrot Creek at The Mouth: 8.30 m (27.23 ft), 0.08 m³/s (2.79 cfs) (very high); Atim Creek at Century Road: 8.60 m (28.22 ft), 0.19 m³/s (6.53 cfs) (above normal).
Are rivers high in Edmonton right now?
7 of 9 active gauges within 40 km of Edmonton are above normal for this month: Whitemud Creek at Edmonton, Blackmud Creek at Ellerslie, Carrot Creek at The Mouth, Whitemud Creek at Ellerslie. 3 rose in the last 24 hours.
Where can I find flood warnings for Edmonton?
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.