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SwedenThompson River near Spences Bridge water level
River gauge, Thompson River, British Columbia, Canada
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 313 m³/s
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Thompson River near Spences Bridge: the gauge reads 1.25 m, below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.55 m below the median of 1.80 m for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.16 m (+0.09 m).
It is still going down, by 0.02 m over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.13 m – 1.38 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
- 1.80 m0.55 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.08 m – 2.39 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.16 m+0.09 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.13 m – 1.38 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.94 m – 1.47 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 Thompson River
The Thompson River is the largest tributary of the Fraser River, flowing through the south-central portion of British Columbia, Canada. The Thompson River has two main branches, the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River. The river is home to several varieties of Pacific salmon and trout. The area's geological history was heavily influenced by glaciation, and the several large glacial lakes have filled the river valley over the last 12,000 years. Archaeological evidence shows human habitation in the watershed dating back at least 8,300 years. The Thompson was named by Fraser River explorer, Simon Fraser, in honour of his friend, Columbia Basin explorer David Thompson. Recreational use of the river includes whitewater rafting and angling.
Text and image from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Thompson River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson River near SavonaRiver gauge, Thompson River | 10.49 m | Normal | −0.04 m | 57 km |
| Thompson River at KamloopsRiver gauge, Thompson River | 2.42 m | Low | −0.03 m | 82 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola River South of ShackanRiver gauge | 2.93 m | Very low | +0.01 m | 23 km |
| Guichon Creek at Outlet of Mamit LakeRiver gauge, Guichon Creek | 2.24 m | Very low | ±0 | 41 km |
| Fraser River above Texas CreekRiver gauge, Fraser River | 1.81 m | Normal | −0.16 m | 43 km |
| Guichon Creek above Tunkwa Lake DiversionRiver gauge, Guichon Creek | 0.19 m | Very low | ±0 | 44 km |
| Coldwater River at MerrittRiver gauge, Coldwater River | 1.06 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 50 km |
| Bonaparte River below Cache CreekRiver gauge, Bonaparte River | 1.33 m | Very low | ±0 | 50 km |
| Cayoosh Creek near LillooetRiver gauge, Cayoosh Creek | 0.95 m | Low | ±0 | 53 km |
| Seton River near LillooetRiver gauge, Seton River | 0.99 m | Low | ±0 | 54 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Thompson River near Spences Bridge compare with last year?
It is 0.09 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.16 m.
What is a normal level for the Thompson River near Spences Bridge in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.80 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.08 m and 2.39 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 1.25 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Thompson River near Spences Bridge today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:20 AM PDT, the water level was 1.25 m. Down 0.02 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Thompson River near Spences Bridge rising or falling?
Down 0.02 m over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Thompson River near Spences Bridge normal?
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:08LF051(Agency page)- Coordinates
50.35463, -121.39365(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 | 1.25 m | 2026-10-19 13:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 313 m³/s | 2026-10-19 13:20 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Thompson River near Spences Bridge (eccc:08LF051). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/british-columbia/thompson-river-near-spences-bridge
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