North West Ganaraska River near Osaca water level
River gauge, North West Ganaraska River, Ontario, Canada
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.29 m³/s
History
20252026
What this means
The North West Ganaraska River near Osaca is at 2.48 m, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.48 m, based on 20 years of readings, and the gauge is right on it. On the same day last year the reading was 2.49 m, a difference of −0.02 m.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.46 m and 2.60 m.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.48 m0.00 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.46 m – 2.52 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.49 m−0.02 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.46 m – 2.60 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.46 m – 2.52 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.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganaraska River near OsacaRiver gauge, Ganaraska River | 0.37 m | Low | ±0 | 0.2 km |
| Ganaraska River above DaleRiver gauge, Ganaraska River | 0.95 m | Low | ±0 | 9.3 km |
| Baxter Creek at MillbrookRiver gauge, Baxter Creek | 2.42 m | Low | ±0 | 15 km |
| Wilmot Creek near LeskardRiver gauge, Wilmot Creek | 1.14 m | Low | ±0 | 16 km |
| Wilmot Creek near NewcastleRiver gauge, Wilmot Creek | 3.52 m | Low | ±0 | 17 km |
| Cobourg Brook near Precious CornersRiver gauge, Cobourg Brook | 2.49 m | Very high | +0.01 m | 19 km |
| Mackie Creek near HamptonRiver gauge, Mackie Creek | 2.83 m | Very low | ±0 | 20 km |
| Cobourg Brook at CobourgRiver gauge, Cobourg Brook | 6.42 m | Normal | ±0 | 21 km |
Questions and answers
Is the North West Ganaraska River near Osaca higher than last year?
No, it is 0.02 m lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.49 m.
What is a normal level for the North West Ganaraska River near Osaca in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.48 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.46 m and 2.52 m, based on 20 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 2.48 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of North West Ganaraska River near Osaca today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:40 AM EDT, the water level was 2.48 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North West Ganaraska River near Osaca rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North West Ganaraska River near Osaca normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 20 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:02HD004(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.01719, -78.43875(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 | 2.48 m | 2026-10-20 10:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.29 m³/s | 2026-10-20 10:40 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: North West Ganaraska River near Osaca (eccc:02HD004). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/ontario/north-west-ganaraska-river-near-osaca
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer