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SwedenAssiniboine River near Miniota water level
River gauge, Assiniboine River, Manitoba, Canada
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
What this means
The gauge at Assiniboine River near Miniota shows 374.77 m, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 373.61 m, based on 19 years of readings, so the water level is 1.16 m above typical.
The water is rising: up 0.02 m over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 374.76 m and 374.77 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 373.61 m1.16 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 373.32 m – 375.34 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Conditions at Assiniboine River near Miniota
Paddlers should check the trend as well as the level; summer storms can raise rivers quickly.
Flood advisories come from the provincial river forecast centre.
About the Assiniboine River
The Assiniboine River is a 1,070-kilometre (660 mi) long river that runs through the prairies of Western Canada in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It is a tributary of the Red River. The Assiniboine is a typical meandering river with a single main channel embanked within a flat, shallow valley in some places and a steep valley in others. Its main tributaries are the Qu'Appelle, Souris, Shell River and Whitesand Rivers.
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Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Assiniboine River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assiniboine River at BrandonRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 356.64 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 82 km |
| Assiniboine River near RussellRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 408.77 m | High | −0.01 m | 83 km |
| Assiniboine River at Shellmouth BridgeRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 411.90 m | High | ±0 | 97 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow River near Arrow RiverRiver gauge, Arrow River | 101.07 m | Very high | ±0 | 6.2 km |
| Scissor Creek near McAuleyRiver gauge, Scissor Creek | 0.92 m | Very high | ±0 | 30 km |
| Kenton Reservoir near KentonReservoir, Kenton Reservoir | 441.30 m | High | ±0 | 34 km |
| Gopher Creek near VirdenRiver gauge, Gopher Creek | 0.79 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 37 km |
| Baileys Creek near Oak LakeRiver gauge, Baileys Creek | 102.93 m | Normal | ±0 | 38 km |
| Pipestone Creek near the Saskatchewan BoundaryRiver gauge, Pipestone Creek | 0.86 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 39 km |
| Assiniboine River Southwest of St. LazareRiver gauge | 389.33 m | Very high | −0.02 m | 42 km |
| Oak River near RiversRiver gauge, Oak River | 0.85 m | High | −0.01 m | 47 km |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Assiniboine River near Miniota in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 373.61 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 373.32 m and 375.34 m, based on 19 years of records.
Is Assiniboine River near Miniota really 374.77 m deep?
No. 374.77 m is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Assiniboine River near Miniota today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:17 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 374.77 m. Up 0.02 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Assiniboine River near Miniota rising or falling?
Up 0.02 m over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Assiniboine River near Miniota normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 19 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Open Government Licence – Canada. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada
- Station code
eccc:05ME006(Agency page)- Coordinates
50.11061, -101.03794(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- GEODETIC SURVEY OF CANADA DATUM (LOCAL 1981 ADJ.)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 374.77 m | 2026-10-19 01:17 | Provisional |
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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Assiniboine River near Miniota (eccc:05ME006). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/manitoba/assiniboine-river-near-miniota
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer