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 Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:15 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 188.4 618    187.9 616.4
Fidler Lake 230 754.6    229.3 752.3
Footprint Lake 243.3 798.2 243.5798.8Water level expected to rise. 241.1 790.9
Northern Indian Lake 235.2 771.5    234.7 770.1
Partridge Breast Lake 242.5 795.5    242.1 794.3
Southern Indian Lake 258.4 847.7 258.4847.6Water level expected to fall. 258 846.4
Thompson Seaplane Base 187.3 614.6 187.4614.9Water level expected to rise. 185.5 608.5

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 207.4 680.6 207.6681Water level expected to rise. 206.8 678.4
Keeyask Forebay 158.8 520.9    158.7 520.8
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.8 184.3604.8No significant change to water level expected. 183.9 603.5
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.5 713.5 217.4713.4Water level expected to fall. 217.2 712.6
Norway House 217.2 712.7 217.1712.3Water level expected to fall. 216.9 711.6
Playgreen Lake 217.2 712.6    216.9 711.6
Sipiwesk Lake     185.9609.9Water level expected to rise. 184.7 606.1
Split Lake 167.2 548.5 167.3548.8Water level expected to rise. 166.1 545
Stephens Lake 140.7 461.6    140.5 461

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 256.5 841.5 256.4841.4Water level expected to fall. 256.4 841.2
South Moose Lake     256.4841.2Water level expected to rise. 256.2 840.4

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 274898.9Water level expected to fall. 274.1 899.4
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.1 899.4 274899.1Water level expected to fall. 274.1 899.3
Nutimik Lake 274.2 899.6 273.9898.7Water level expected to fall. 274.1 899.4
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.6 713.9    217.4 713.2
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.7 933.9    284.7 934.1
Sylvia Lake 274.1 899.3 274.1899.1Water level expected to fall. 274.1 899.2

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 43 1,511    31 1,102
Grass River 80 2,809    32 1,147
Gunisao River 15 528    7 259
Jenpeg (outflow) 2,125 75,030    1,370 48,381
Kelsey (outflow) 2,289 80,840    1,280 45,218
Kettle (outflow) 3,602 127,189    2,056 72,590
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 2,482 87,666    1,606 56,710
Missi Falls Control Structure 204 7,209 1987,000Water level expected to fall. 121 4,273
Notigi Control Structure 964 34,038    436 15,390
Odei River 81 2,851    77 2,715
Pine Falls (outflow) 431 15,210    373 13,160
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 1,033 36,487    551 19,471

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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