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SwedenPuntledge River at Courtenay water level
River gauge, Puntledge River, British Columbia, Canada
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.32 m³/s
History
20252026
What this means
The Puntledge River at Courtenay is running far below normal at 19.81 m.
That puts it 0.44 m below the median of 20.25 m for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 20.38 m (−0.57 m).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 19.80 m and 20.00 m.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 20.25 m0.44 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 19.96 m – 20.85 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 20.38 m−0.57 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 19.80 m – 20.00 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 19.81 m – 21.36 m
On the river
Outside the spring freshet, most rivers settle into a gentler pattern, broken by storms.
Flood advisories come from the provincial river forecast centre.
About the Puntledge River
The Puntledge River is a river within the Comox-Strathcona Regional District on the east side of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. From its source, the Puntledge flows roughly east, through Forbush Lake and Willemar Lake, then north into Comox Lake. From Comox Lake, the River flows through the Comox Dam, and joins the Tsolum River to form the Courtenay River, which in turn enters the Strait of Georgia at the city of Courtenay. Notable tributaries include Supply Creek, Browns River, and Morrison Creek. The river is home to several recreation sites, including the Comox Lake Dam Picnic Area and Nymph Falls Regional Park.
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Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Puntledge River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puntledge River below DiversionRiver gauge, Puntledge River | 7.80 m³/s | Low | −0.09 m³/s | 4.4 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsolum River near CourtenayRiver gauge, Tsolum River | 0.57 m | Low | ±0 | 2.6 km |
| Browns River near CourtenayRiver gauge, Browns River | 5.81 m | Very low | ±0 | 2.6 km |
| Courtenay River at 5TH Avenue BridgeRiver gauge, Courtenay River | 2.11 m | High | +0.38 m | 2.8 km |
| Dove Creek near the MouthRiver gauge, Dove Creek | 1.09 m | Very low | ±0 | 6.5 km |
| Comox Harbour at Goose SpitRiver gauge, Comox Harbour | 5.22 m | Very high | +0.34 m | 8.8 km |
| Cruickshank River near the MouthRiver gauge, Cruickshank River | 4.07 m | Low | ±0 | 18 km |
| Oyster River below Woodhus CreekRiver gauge, Oyster River | 0.60 m | Very low | +0.01 m | 27 km |
| Little Oyster River at Yorke RoadRiver gauge, Little Oyster River | 0.63 m | Low | +0.01 m | 29 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Puntledge River at Courtenay compare with last year?
It is 0.57 m lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 20.38 m.
What is a normal level for the Puntledge River at Courtenay in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 20.25 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 19.96 m and 20.85 m, based on 16 years of records.
Is the river level the same as the depth of the water?
No. The reading is measured from a fixed zero mark at the gauge, so 19.81 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Puntledge River at Courtenay today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:50 PM PDT, the water level was 19.81 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Puntledge River at Courtenay rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Puntledge River at Courtenay normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada publishes a new reading every hour. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada
- Station code
eccc:08HB006(Agency page)- Coordinates
49.68803, -125.03419(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- station datum (assumed datum)
- Update interval
- every hour
- Licence
- Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 19.81 m | 2026-10-18 23:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.32 m³/s | 2026-10-18 23:50 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Puntledge River at Courtenay (eccc:08HB006). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/british-columbia/puntledge-river-at-courtenay
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