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, July 10, 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 189.3 621.2    187.5 615.2
Fidler Lake 231.9 760.9    228.8 750.8
Footprint Lake 243.5 798.9 243.4798.6Water level expected to fall. 241.1 790.9
Northern Indian Lake 235.8 773.5    234.4 769.2
Partridge Breast Lake 243.1 797.6    241.8 793.3
Southern Indian Lake 258.2 847 258.2847No significant change to water level expected. 257.7 845.4
Thompson Seaplane Base 187.7 615.7 187.5615Water level expected to fall. 185.4 608.3

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.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.5 680.8 208.1682.8Water level expected to rise. 206.6 677.8
Keeyask Forebay 158.4 519.7    158.7 520.8
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.8 184.3604.8No significant change to water level expected. 184.4 604.8
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.9 714.9 217.9715Water level expected to rise. 217.3 713
Norway House 217.7 714.1 217.6713.8Water level expected to fall. 217.3 712.8
Playgreen Lake 217.7 714.2    217.4 713.2
Sipiwesk Lake 185.9 609.9 186.4611.5Water level expected to rise. 184.9 606.8
Split Lake 167.3 549 167.6549.8Water level expected to rise. 165.9 544.3
Stephens Lake 140.4 460.5    140 459.5

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.

‡ 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 256.6 841.8 256.6842Water level expected to rise. 256 839.8
South Moose Lake 256.3 841 256.3840.7Water level expected to fall. 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 274.5 900.7 274.5900.7No significant change to water level expected. 274.3 899.9
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.3 900 274.3900No significant change to water level expected. 274.2 899.7
Nutimik Lake 274.7 901.3 274.7901.2Water level expected to fall. 274.3 900
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 218.3 716.1    217.3 713
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 285 934.9    284.7 934.2
Sylvia Lake 274.2 899.5 274.2899.5No significant change to water level expected. 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 45 1,579    24 840
Grass River 139 4,891    47 1,652
Gunisao River 83 2,943    13 476
Jenpeg (outflow) 2,356 83,197    860 30,379
Kelsey (outflow) 2,249 79,425    1,118 39,464
Kettle (outflow) 4,009 141,574    2,133 75,327
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 2,899 102,384    1,234 43,581
Missi Falls Control Structure 306 10,798 28310,000Water level expected to fall. 21 726
Notigi Control Structure 985 34,790    427 15,063
Odei River 69 2,441    16 550
Pine Falls (outflow) 1,034 36,530    440 15,532
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 1,226 43,308    626 22,113

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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