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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 Tuesday, May 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 188 616.9    188.4 618
Fidler Lake 229.3 752.4    229.7 753.7
Footprint Lake 242.8 796.7 242.8796.7No significant change to water level expected. 243 797.3
Northern Indian Lake 234.6 769.6    235 770.9
Partridge Breast Lake 241.9 793.7    241.8 793.4
Southern Indian Lake 257.2 843.8 257.2844Water level expected to rise. 257.4 844.4
Thompson Seaplane Base 187.3 614.6 187.3614.4Water level expected to fall. 187.3 614.4

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.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.1 679.5 207.1679.5No significant change to water level expected. 206.8 678.6
Keeyask Forebay 158.6 520.2    158.4 519.6
Kelsey Forebay 184.4 604.9 184.3604.8Water level expected to fall. 184.4 604.9
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.3 712.9 217.3713Water level expected to rise. 217.2 712.8
Norway House 217.2 712.5 217.1712.2Water level expected to fall. 216.8 711.3
Playgreen Lake 216.9 711.7    216.7 710.8
Sipiwesk Lake 185.7 609.2 185.5608.5Water level expected to fall. 185.2 607.8
Split Lake 166.9 547.6 166.9547.6No significant change to water level expected. 166.6 546.5
Stephens Lake 140.1 459.6    139.6 458.1

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 255.8 839.3 256840.1Water level expected to rise. 255.7 839.1
South Moose Lake 256 839.9 255.9839.7Water level expected to fall. 256 839.9

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.

Winnipeg River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Dorothy Lake 274.7 901.1 274.6900.9Water level expected to fall. 274.8 901.5
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.4 900.3 274.3900Water level expected to fall. 274.5 900.6
Nutimik Lake 274.8 901.7 274.8901.5Water level expected to fall. 275 902.3
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 218 715.2    218.2 715.8
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 285 935    285 935
Sylvia Lake 274.2 899.8 274.2899.5Water level expected to fall. 274.3 899.9

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.

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 139 4,901    75 2,632
Grass River 41 1,435    34 1,196
Gunisao River 50 1,769    37 1,292
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,348 47,610    1,217 42,974
Kelsey (outflow) 1,988 70,222    1,511 53,347
Kettle (outflow) 3,485 123,061    2,686 94,868
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,633 57,662    1,419 50,100
Missi Falls Control Structure 49 1,736 511,800Water level expected to rise. 21 736
Notigi Control Structure 696 24,592    847 29,916
Odei River 124 4,380    87 3,084
Pine Falls (outflow) 1,215 42,895    1,238 43,706
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 895 31,615    1,000 35,300

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.

Notifications and forecasts

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