Clearwater River above Christina River water level
River gauge, Clearwater River, Alberta, Canada
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 68.5 m³/s
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Clearwater River above Christina River, where the gauge shows 3.47 m.
The median for mid-October is 3.40 m, based on 14 years of readings, so the water level is 0.06 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.26 m, a difference of +0.21 m.
It is on the way up, by 0.02 m over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.42 m – 3.47 m.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.40 m0.06 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.22 m – 3.71 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.26 m+0.21 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.42 m – 3.47 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.26 m – 3.83 m
Freshet, ice and paddling
Open-water season is the time for canoe trips and fishing, though rapids change character with every few centimetres of water.
Flood advisories come from the provincial river forecast centre.
About the Clearwater River
The Clearwater River is the largest tributary of the North Thompson River, joining it at the community of Clearwater, British Columbia. The Clearwater rises from glaciers in the Cariboo Mountains and flows in a mostly southerly direction for 201 km (125 mi) to the North Thompson. Its entire course, except the last 5 km (3 mi), is within Wells Gray Provincial Park. Its confluence with the North Thompson is protected by North Thompson River Provincial Park.
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Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 6.7 mm. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on the Clearwater River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater River at DraperRiver gauge, Clearwater River | 2.39 m | Normal | +0.03 m | 20 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina River near the MouthRiver gauge, Christina River | 96.77 m | High | +0.02 m | 7.9 km |
| Gregoire River near the MouthRiver gauge, Gregoire River | 97.03 m | Normal | ±0 | 21 km |
| Gregoire Lake near Fort McMurrayLake, Gregoire Lake | 475.69 m | High | ±0 | 25 km |
| Steepbank River below North Steepbank RiverRiver gauge, Steepbank River | 97.69 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 26 km |
| Hangingstone River at Fort McMurrayRiver gauge, Hangingstone River | 2.30 m | High | +0.02 m | 27 km |
| High Hill River near the MouthRiver gauge, High Hill River | 98.54 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 31 km |
| Athabasca River below Fort McMurrayRiver gauge, Athabasca River | 2.29 m | Very high | −0.03 m | 32 km |
| Steepbank River near Fort McMurrayRiver gauge, Steepbank River | 96.98 m | Normal | +0.03 m | 47 km |
Questions and answers
Is the Clearwater River above Christina River higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.21 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.26 m.
What is a normal level for the Clearwater River above Christina River in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.40 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.22 m and 3.71 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 3.47 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Clearwater River above Christina River today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:25 AM MDT, the water level was 3.47 m. Up 0.02 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Clearwater River above Christina River rising or falling?
Up 0.02 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.03 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Clearwater River above Christina River normal?
Normal 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:07CD005(Agency page)- Coordinates
56.66349, -110.92870(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 | 3.47 m | 2026-10-18 17:25 | Provisional |
| Flow | 68.5 m³/s | 2026-10-18 17:25 | Provisional |
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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Clearwater River above Christina River (eccc:07CD005). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/alberta/clearwater-river-above-christina-river
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