East Poplar River at international boundary water level
River gauge, East Poplar River, Saskatchewan, Canada
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.07 m³/s
- Water temperature
- 5.3 °C
History
What this means
The East Poplar River at international boundary is at 1.60 m, in the normal range.
It is 1.44 m below the flood level of 3.05 m.
It has dropped 0.02 m over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.52 m and 1.64 m.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 5.3 °C.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 3.90 mMarch 25, 1943
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.90 m | March 25, 1943 |
| 2 | 3.86 m | April 4, 1969 |
| 3 | 3.78 m | March 22, 1939 |
| 4 | 3.69 m | April 7, 1952 |
| 5 | 3.66 m | April 14, 1950 |
| 6 | 3.66 m | April 23, 1975 |
| 7 | 3.57 m | April 6, 1969 |
| 8 | 3.56 m | March 21, 1960 |
| 9 | 3.55 m | March 16, 1972 |
| 10 | 3.54 m | April 1, 1955 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar River at international boundaryRiver gauge, Poplar River | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Poplar R above W Fk Poplar R, near BredetteRiver gauge, Poplar R | 26.95 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Big Muddy Creek near Antelope MTRiver gauge, Big Muddy Creek | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 47 mi |
Questions and answers
At what level does the East Poplar River at international boundary flood?
The official flood level is 3.05 m. The level is currently 1.44 m below it.
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 1.60 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of East Poplar River at international boundary today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM CST, the water level was 1.60 m. Down 0.02 m over the last 24 hours.
Is East Poplar River at international boundary rising or falling?
Down 0.02 m over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East Poplar River at international boundary normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Poplar River at international boundary?
The highest level on record is 3.90 m on March 25, 1943.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06178500(Agency page)- Coordinates
49.00000, -105.40959(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.60 m | 2026-10-19 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.07 m³/s | 2026-10-19 14:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 5.3 °C | 2026-10-19 14:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: East Poplar River at international boundary (usgs:06178500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/saskatchewan/east-poplar-river-at-international-boundary
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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