East Prairie River near Enilda water level
River gauge, East Prairie River, Alberta, Canada
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The East Prairie River near Enilda is well above normal at 2.99 m.
The median for mid-October is 2.30 m, based on 14 years of readings, so the water level is 0.69 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.26 m, a difference of +0.73 m.
It has dropped 0.03 m over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.76 m and 3.78 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.30 m0.69 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.23 m – 2.39 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.26 m+0.73 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.76 m – 3.78 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.27 m – 3.61 m
Flood levels and safety
A high reading on its own does not mean property is at risk. The warnings issued by the provincial river forecast centre take local defences and the forecast into account.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 5.4 mm. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Prairie River near High PrairieRiver gauge, West Prairie River | 2.70 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 10 km |
| South Heart River near Big Prairie SettlementRiver gauge, South Heart River | 25.25 m | Very high | −0.02 m | 18 km |
| Salt Creek near GrouardRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 2.16 m | Very high | −0.01 m | 26 km |
| Winagami Lake at Provincial ParkLake, Winagami Lake | 621.91 m | Very high | −0.01 m | 32 km |
| South Heart Reservoir near McLennanReservoir, South Heart Reservoir | 625.86 m | High | +0.03 m | 34 km |
| Driftpile River near DriftpileRiver gauge, Driftpile River | 1.94 m | Very high | −0.02 m | 35 km |
| South Heart River near PeavineRiver gauge, South Heart River | 5.24 m | Very high | +0.16 m | 45 km |
| Little Smoky River near GuyRiver gauge, Little Smoky River | 3.23 m | Very high | −0.02 m | 52 km |
Questions and answers
Is the East Prairie River near Enilda higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.73 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.26 m.
What is a normal level for the East Prairie River near Enilda in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.30 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.23 m and 2.39 m, based on 14 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 2.99 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of East Prairie River near Enilda today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:10 AM MDT, the water level was 2.99 m. Down 0.03 m over the last 24 hours.
Is East Prairie River near Enilda rising or falling?
Down 0.03 m over the last 24 hours. Down 0.59 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of East Prairie River near Enilda normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 14 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:07BF001(Agency page)- Coordinates
55.41770, -116.34016(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 | 2.99 m | 2026-10-19 13:10 | Provisional |
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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: East Prairie River near Enilda (eccc:07BF001). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/alberta/east-prairie-river-near-enilda
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