McKinnon Creek at McCreary
Water level and flow at gauge 05LJ027, Manitoba. The level is above normal for October. In the last 24 hours it has been steady.
Latest reading Oct 25, 8 AM local standard time (about an hour ago) · data checked · we check every 30 minutes
Compared with a normal October
Normal for October (middle half of 16 years of monthly averages): 1.76 m5.78 ft – 2.04 m6.69 ft, median 1.80 m5.89 ft.
June 1, 2011 · approved records 2002–2024 (HYDAT). Right now the level is 1.37 m4.48 ft below that record.
Last 30 days
Hourly readings · shaded: normal range for this month
This year compared with past years
Daily water level
Normal range: monthly averages of 11 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
Mainly sunny. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 2 or low.
Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill minus 12 overnight.
Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 13 in the morning. UV index 2 or low.
Clear. Low minus 7.
Forecast for McCreary (4 km away) from Environment and Climate Change Canada, issued . Full official forecast ↗ · we check for new forecasts every 2 hours.
Nearby gauges
| Turtle RiverLaurier · 17 km | 277.51 m910.47 ft | Normal |
| Ochre RiverOchre River · 35 km | 279.10 m915.69 ft | Normal |
| Pelican Creek SouthTributary Near Birnie · 36 km | 1.51 m4.96 ft | Very high |
| Dauphin LakeOchre Beach · 42 km | 261.13 m856.74 ft | Very high |
| Rolling RiverErickson · 45 km | 607.61 m1,993.47 ft | Very high |
| Big Grass RiverGlenella · 49 km | 1.32 m4.34 ft | Above normal |
About this gauge
Station: 05LJ027 · McKinnon Creek Near McCreary
Location: 50.8015, -99.4853 · Manitoba
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 McKinnon Creek at McCreary today?
The latest reading (Oct 25, 8 AM, local standard time) is 2.17 m (7.12 ft).
Is the McKinnon Creek at McCreary high right now?
The level is above normal for October.
Is the McKinnon Creek rising or falling?
In the last 24 hours it has been steady.
What is the highest water level ever recorded on the McKinnon Creek at McCreary?
3.54 m (11.60 ft) on June 1, 2011, the highest instantaneous level in the approved records of the Water Survey of Canada (2002–2024). Events after 2024 are not yet in the approved archive.
Where does this data come from?
Gauge 05LJ027 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.