Water levels & flows

Nearly all of the electricity we produce is generated at 16 hydroelectric generating stations around the province of Manitoba. As part of our water management, water level and flow measurements are taken throughout waterways contributing to the hydroelectric system. These level readings are from hydrometric gauging stations managed by Manitoba Hydro and Water Survey of Canada.

The 7-day forecasts are estimates and subject to change. 7-day forecasts at specific sites are not posted as they are either weather dependent or unavailable. Northern forecasts are broadcast on local radio stations at the beginning of every month.

This information shows the average water levels and flows each day. It’s measured automatically and may be adjusted to be more accurate after it has been reviewed. It was last updated on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM.

Churchill River and Churchill River Diversion

Actual and forecasted water levels for Churchill River and Churchill River Diversion.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Billard Lake 189.2 620.8    187.7 615.9
Fidler Lake 231.4 759.2    229.1 751.6
Footprint Lake 243.4 798.6 243.7799.6Water level expected to rise. 241.7 793.1
Northern Indian Lake 235.6 773.1    234.6 769.7
Partridge Breast Lake 242 794.1    241.8 793.3
Southern Indian Lake 258.2 847 258.3847.5Water level expected to rise. 257.6 845
Thompson Seaplane Base 187.8 616.3 187.9616.5Water level expected to rise. 186.2 610.9

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.2 679.8 207.4680.4Water level expected to rise. 206.7 678.2
Keeyask Forebay 158.6 520.5    158.6 520.5
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.8 184.3604.8No significant change to water level expected. 184.4 604.8
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.7 714.1 217.8714.5Water level expected to rise. 217.3 712.9
Norway House 217.4 713.3 217.5713.7Water level expected to rise. 217.1 712.4
Playgreen Lake 217.4 713.1    217.1 712.4
Sipiwesk Lake 185.6 608.8 185.6609Water level expected to rise. 185.1 607.3
Split Lake 167.3 549 167.5549.4Water level expected to rise. 166.2 545.4
Stephens Lake 141 462.5    140.3 460.3

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

‡ Weather conditions, such as wind and barometric pressure, can cause levels to be different from location to location on Lake Winnipeg.

Saskatchewan River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Saskatchewan River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cedar Lake 256.4 841.2 256.4841.4Water level expected to rise. 255.9 839.7
South Moose Lake 256.2 840.5 256.1840.1Water level expected to fall. 255.9 839.7

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Winnipeg River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Dorothy Lake 274.8 901.6 274.8901.5Water level expected to fall. 274.4 900.4
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.5 900.7 274.5900.6Water level expected to fall. 274.3 900
Nutimik Lake 275.1 902.4 275902.4No significant change to water level expected. 274.5 900.7
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 218.4 716.6    217.7 714.1
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 285.1 935.2    284.8 934.5
Sylvia Lake 274.3 900.1 274.3900Water level expected to fall. 274.2 899.7

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Winnipeg River 7-day forecasts are published during the open-water season only.

Water flows

Actual and forecasted water flows.
Name Current flow7-day forecast This day last year
Burntwood River at Leaf Rapids 81 2,873    33 1,165
Grass River 117 4,116    42 1,476
Gunisao River 101 3,552    14 487
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,496 52,830    908 32,081
Kelsey (outflow) 1,941 68,552    1,251 44,169
Kettle (outflow) 3,627 128,072    2,620 92,523
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,927 68,040    1,235 43,605
Missi Falls Control Structure 87 3,061 44715,780Water level expected to rise. 21 748
Notigi Control Structure 985 34,788    495 17,465
Odei River 270 9,526    22 773
Pine Falls (outflow) 1,234 43,595    748 26,406
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 1,491 52,665    738 26,063

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

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