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SwedenAssiniboine River near Russell 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 Russell shows 408.77 m, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.66 m above the median of 408.12 m for mid-October, based on 20 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 408.34 m (+0.43 m).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 408.77 m and 408.78 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 408.12 m0.66 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 407.82 m – 408.79 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 408.34 m+0.43 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 408.77 m – 408.78 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 408.03 m – 408.78 m
Conditions at Assiniboine River near Russell
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.
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 Assiniboine River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assiniboine River at Shellmouth BridgeRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 411.90 m | High | ±0 | 14 km |
| Assiniboine River near MiniotaRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 374.76 m | High | −0.01 m | 83 km |
| Assiniboine River at KamsackRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 3.42 m | High | −0.04 m | 90 km |
| Assiniboine River at SturgisRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 1.13 m | Normal | ±0 | 147 km |
| Assiniboine River at BrandonRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 356.64 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 149 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conjuring Creek near RussellRiver gauge, Conjuring Creek | 553.62 m | High | ±0 | 9.7 km |
| Smith Creek near MarchwellRiver gauge, Smith Creek | 0.72 m | High | −0.02 m | 10 km |
| Lake of the Prairies near ShellmouthLake, Lake of the Prairies | 428.43 m | Very high | −0.06 m | 17 km |
| Shell River near InglisRiver gauge, Shell River | 437.89 m | Very low | ±0 | 19 km |
| Silver Creek near BinscarthRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 1.48 m | High | ±0 | 24 km |
| Cutarm Creek near Spy HillRiver gauge, Cutarm Creek | 1.31 m | Normal | +0.03 m | 33 km |
| Qu'Appelle River near WelbyRiver gauge, Qu'Appelle River | 2.68 m | Normal | ±0 | 36 km |
| Assiniboine River Southwest of St. LazareRiver gauge | 389.32 m | Very high | −0.02 m | 42 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Assiniboine River near Russell compare with last year?
It is 0.43 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 408.34 m.
What is a normal level for the Assiniboine River near Russell in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 408.12 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 407.82 m and 408.79 m, based on 20 years of records.
Is Assiniboine River near Russell really 408.77 m deep?
No. 408.77 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 Russell today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:32 AM CDT, the surface elevation was 408.77 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Assiniboine River near Russell rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Assiniboine River near Russell normal?
High 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:05ME001(Agency page)- Coordinates
50.81005, -101.43536(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- GEODETIC SURVEY OF CANADA DATUM (LOCAL 1929 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 | 408.77 m | 2026-10-19 14:32 | Provisional |
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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Assiniboine River near Russell (eccc:05ME001). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/manitoba/assiniboine-river-near-russell
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