Winnipeg river levels
Live water levels and flows at 20 river and lake gauges within 40 km of Winnipeg, Manitoba, compared with normal for this month.
Latest reading about an hour ago · data checked · we check every 30 minutes
Gauges near Winnipeg
Closest first
| River / lake | Level | vs normal |
|---|---|---|
| Red RiverJames Avenue Pumping Station · 1 km | 222.68 m730.59 ft | Very low↓ falling -6 cm |
| Omands CreekEmpress Street East · 4 km | 3.65 m11.99 ft | Above normal↑ rising +20% |
| Sturgeon CreekSt. James · 10 km | 2.06 m6.77 ft | Above normal↓ falling -43% |
| Grassmere Creek DrainMiddlechurch · 11 km | 227.40 m746.07 ft | Very high→ steady |
| Red RiverSt. Norbert · 12 km | 222.91 m731.33 ft | Very low↓ falling -8% |
| Red RiverBelow Floodway Control Structure · 16 km | 223.42 m733.01 ft | No normal yet→ steady |
| Red RiverAbove Floodway Control Structure · 16 km | 223.23 m732.38 ft | Very low→ steady |
| Red RiverAbove Red River Floodway · 17 km | 223.23 m732.37 ft | Very low↓ falling -3 cm |
| Seine River South of Prairie Grove05OH009 · 19 km | 1.02 m3.33 ft | Normal→ steady |
| Assiniboine RiverHeadingley · 19 km | 231.81 m760.54 ft | Very high→ steady |
| Red RiverSt. Adolphe · 24 km | 223.47 m733.16 ft | Below normal→ steady |
| La Salle RiverLa Salle · 24 km | 228.04 m748.16 ft | Normal→ steady |
| Seine River DiversionIle des Chenes · 25 km | 232.41 m762.50 ft | Normal↓ falling -16% |
| Red RiverUpstream of St Andrews Dam at Lockport No.2 · 25 km | 221.97 m728.24 ft | No normal yet↓ falling -17 cm |
| Red RiverUpstream of St. Andrews Dam at Lockport · 25 km | 221.96 m728.23 ft | Very low↓ falling -17 cm |
| La Salle RiverAbove Sanford Dam · 32 km | 232.79 m763.75 ft | Below normal↑ rising +3 cm |
| La Salle RiverSanford · 32 km | 231.04 m758.01 ft | Below normal↑ rising +77% |
| Manning CanalIle des Chenes · 33 km | 0.82 m2.69 ft | Above normal↑ rising +14% |
| Red RiverSelkirk · 34 km | 217.64 m714.04 ft | Normal↑ rising +20 cm |
| Red RiverSte. Agathe · 37 km | 223.77 m734.15 ft | Normal↓ falling -6% |
Weather in Winnipeg
Sunny. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 6. UV index 2 or low.
Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 9 overnight.
Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning. UV index 2 or low.
Increasing cloudiness. Low minus 2.
Forecast for Winnipeg (The Forks) (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 Winnipeg today?
Red River at James Avenue Pumping Station: 222.68 m (730.59 ft) (very low); Omands Creek at Empress Street East: 3.65 m (11.99 ft), 0.14 m³/s (4.80 cfs) (above normal); Sturgeon Creek at St. James: 2.06 m (6.77 ft), 0.17 m³/s (5.86 cfs) (above normal); Grassmere Creek Drain at Middlechurch: 227.40 m (746.07 ft), 0.30 m³/s (10.5 cfs) (very high); Seine River South of Prairie Grove: 1.02 m (3.33 ft), 0.35 m³/s (12.4 cfs) (normal); Assiniboine River at Headingley: 231.81 m (760.54 ft), 92.2 m³/s (3,256 cfs) (very high).
Are rivers high in Winnipeg right now?
5 of 20 active gauges within 40 km of Winnipeg are above normal for this month: Omands Creek at Empress Street East, Sturgeon Creek at St. James, Grassmere Creek Drain at Middlechurch, Assiniboine River at Headingley. 5 rose in the last 24 hours.
Where can I find flood warnings for Winnipeg?
From the official services: Manitoba flood information, Environment Canada weather alerts, Water Office (official gauge data), and your municipality. Canada River Levels only displays gauge data and does not issue warnings.