North Saskatchewan River at Borden
Water level and flow at gauge 05GD001, Saskatchewan. The flow is normal for October (98% of the median). In the last 24 hours it has been steady.
Latest reading Oct 25, 1 PM local standard time (2 hours ago) · data checked · we check every 30 minutes
Compared with a normal October
Normal for October (middle half of 6 years of monthly averages): 147 m³/s5,191 cfs – 157 m³/s5,536 cfs, median 150 m³/s5,297 cfs. Right now it is at 98% of the median.
June 27, 2023 · approved records 2022–2024 (HYDAT). Right now the flow is 10% of that record.
Last 30 days
Hourly readings · shaded: normal range for this month
This year compared with past years
Daily flow
Normal range: monthly averages of 5 years (lighter band: 10th–90th percentile). Past years: approved daily means from HYDAT, the Water Survey of Canada archive (the latest year published is 2025). 2026: daily means of the provisional real-time readings collected by Canada River Levels since October 22, 2026.
Weather near this gauge
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.
A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill minus 7 this evening and minus 14 overnight.
Sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 7. Wind chill minus 14 in the morning. UV index 2 or low.
Clear. Low minus 3.
Forecast for Saskatoon (43 km away) from Environment and Climate Change Canada, issued . Full official forecast ↗ · we check for new forecasts every 2 hours.
Nearby gauges
| South Saskatchewan RiverSaskatoon · 43 km | 2.20 m7.23 ft | Normal |
| Inverness CreekBroderick · 99 km | 0.55 m1.82 ft | No normal yet |
| Brightwater CreekKenaston · 100 km | 0.75 m2.45 ft | No normal yet |
| Lake DiefenbakerGardiner Dam · 123 km | 555.44 m1,822.31 ft | Normal |
| North Saskatchewan RiverPrince Albert · 131 km | 1.61 m5.29 ft | Normal |
| Lanigan CreekAbove Boulder Lake · 153 km | 0.26 m0.86 ft | Very low |
About this gauge
Station: 05GD001 · North Saskatchewan River Near Borden
Location: 52.3722, -107.1480 · Saskatchewan
Same river: Deer Creek, Prince Albert
Water levels are measured from a local reference point at each gauge, not from sea level, so they cannot be compared between gauges.
Official sources
For flood warnings, advisories and approved data, always use these official services:
Questions
What is the water level of the North Saskatchewan River at Borden today?
The latest reading (Oct 25, 1 PM, local standard time) is 442.51 m (1,451.80 ft) with a flow of 147 m³/s (5,191 cfs).
Is the North Saskatchewan River at Borden high right now?
The flow is normal for October (98% of the median).
Is the North Saskatchewan River rising or falling?
In the last 24 hours it has been steady.
What is the highest flow ever recorded on the North Saskatchewan River at Borden?
1,420 m³/s (50,147 cfs) on June 27, 2023, the highest instantaneous flow in the approved records of the Water Survey of Canada (2022–2024). Events after 2024 are not yet in the approved archive.
Where does this data come from?
Gauge 05GD001 of the Water Survey of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada). Real-time data are provisional and may be revised. We check for new readings every 30 minutes. Canada River Levels is not an official source.