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 Monday, June 8, 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 188.8 619.3    187.8 616.3
Fidler Lake 230.6 756.5    229.2 752
Footprint Lake 243.1 797.5 243.2797.9Water level expected to rise. 242.3 795.1
Northern Indian Lake 235.3 771.9    234.7 770
Partridge Breast Lake 242 793.9    241.8 793.4
Southern Indian Lake 257.8 845.9 258846.6Water level expected to rise. 257.5 844.7
Thompson Seaplane Base 187.5 615 187.2614.3Water level expected to fall. 186.8 612.9

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 207 679 207.1679.3Water level expected to rise. 206.8 678.5
Keeyask Forebay 158.5 520.1    158.7 520.8
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.7 184.3604.8Water level expected to rise. 184.4 604.9
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.5 713.4 217.5713.5Water level expected to rise. 217.3 712.9
Norway House 217.4 713.1 217.3713Water level expected to fall. 217.3 712.8
Playgreen Lake 217.4 713.2    217.3 712.9
Sipiwesk Lake 185.5 608.5 185.4608.2Water level expected to fall. 185.1 607.2
Split Lake 167.2 548.6 167548Water level expected to fall. 166.4 545.9
Stephens Lake 140.8 461.9    140 459.4

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.

‡ 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 256.2 840.6 256.3840.9Water level expected to rise. 255.9 839.5
South Moose Lake 256.1 840.3 256840Water 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 274.9 901.8 274.8901.7Water level expected to fall. 274.5 900.5
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.6 900.9 274.5900.7Water level expected to fall. 274.3 899.9
Nutimik Lake 275.1 902.7 275.1902.5Water level expected to fall. 274.6 900.8
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 218.1 715.5    217.6 713.9
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 285.2 935.7    284.9 934.9
Sylvia Lake 274.4 900.2 274.3900Water level expected to fall. 274.2 899.5

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.

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 69 2,427    39 1,393
Grass River 90 3,181    39 1,391
Gunisao River 48 1,708    17 616
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,203 42,497    1,060 37,438
Kelsey (outflow) 1,905 67,277    1,311 46,309
Kettle (outflow) 3,818 134,831    1,680 59,312
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,620 57,196    1,438 50,788
Missi Falls Control Structure 51 1,807 511,800Water level expected to fall. 21 727
Notigi Control Structure 802 28,315    497 17,544
Odei River 154 5,447    30 1,050
Pine Falls (outflow) 1,329 46,919    815 28,790
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 1,398 49,372    958 33,830

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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