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 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:15 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 188 616.7    187.6 615.6
Fidler Lake 229.1 751.8    228.9 751
Footprint Lake 243.2 797.8 243.1797.7Water level expected to fall. 240.8 790.1
Northern Indian Lake 234.6 769.7    234.5 769.3
Partridge Breast Lake 241.8 793.4    241.8 793.3
Southern Indian Lake 258.1 846.9 258.1846.9No significant change to water level expected. 257.8 845.8
Thompson Seaplane Base 187.4 614.9 187.2614.1Water level expected to fall. 185.2 607.6

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 207 679.3 207.1679.4Water level expected to rise. 206.5 677.5
Keeyask Forebay 158.7 520.5    158.6 520.5
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.7 184.3604.8Water level expected to rise. 184.3 604.8
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.7 714.3 217.6714.1Water level expected to fall. 217.2 712.7
Norway House 217.5 713.5 217.4713.3Water level expected to fall. 217.1 712.2
Playgreen Lake 217.6 713.9    217 711.9
Sipiwesk Lake 185.6 608.9 185.3607.8Water level expected to fall. 184.9 606.6
Split Lake 167.1 548.3 166.8547.2Water level expected to fall. 165.8 543.9
Stephens Lake 140.3 460.3    140.7 461.6

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 256.4 841.3 256.5841.5Water level expected to rise. 256.2 840.6
South Moose Lake 256.4 841.3 256.4841.3No significant change to water level expected. 256 839.8

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 274.2 899.6 274.3899.9Water level expected to rise. 274.2 899.5
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.2 899.4 274.2899.6Water level expected to rise. 274.1 899.4
Nutimik Lake 274.2 899.8 274.3900Water level expected to rise. 274.2 899.5
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.6 713.9    217.1 712.4
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.7 934.1    284.6 933.7
Sylvia Lake 274.1 899.3 274.2899.4Water level expected to rise. 274.1 899.3

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.

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 20 707    9 308
Grass River 110 3,876    34 1,199
Gunisao River 18 648    4 137
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,123 39,663    854 30,175
Kelsey (outflow) 1,918 67,719    1,092 38,559
Kettle (outflow) 3,266 115,345    2,216 78,247
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,585 55,962    1,152 40,667
Missi Falls Control Structure 25 893 21750Water level expected to fall. 20 724
Notigi Control Structure 924 32,628    424 14,971
Odei River 33 1,175    22 792
Pine Falls (outflow) 336 11,855    326 11,496
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 900 31,786    469 16,567

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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