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SwedenPeace River above Smoky River Confluence water level
River gauge, Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
What this means
The Peace River above Smoky River Confluence is well above normal at 316.67 m.
That puts it 0.47 m above the median of 316.20 m for mid-October, based on 19 years of readings.
It has risen 0.05 m over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 315.99 m and 317.02 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
- 316.20 m0.47 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 315.64 m – 316.54 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 315.99 m – 317.02 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 316.22 m – 316.82 m
Flood levels and safety
A high reading on its own does not mean property is at risk. The warnings issued by the provincial river forecast centre take local defences and the forecast into account.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
About the Peace River
The Peace River is a 1,923-kilometre-long (1,195 mi) river in Canada that originates in the Rocky Mountains of northern British Columbia and flows to the northeast through northern Alberta. The Peace River joins the Athabasca River in the Peace-Athabasca Delta to form the Slave River, a tributary of the Mackenzie River. The Finlay River, the main headwater of the Peace River, is regarded as the ultimate source of the Mackenzie River. The combined Finlay–Peace–Slave–Mackenzie river system is the 13th longest river system in the world.
Text and image from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 5.5 mm. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Peace River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace River at Peace RiverRiver gauge, Peace River | 7.27 m | Very high | +0.01 m | 13 km |
| Peace River near Elk Island ParkRiver gauge, Peace River | 329.82 m | High | −0.07 m | 43 km |
| Peace River at Dunvegan BridgeRiver gauge, Peace River | 3.98 m | Very high | −0.10 m | 77 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart River near NampaRiver gauge, Heart River | 1.46 m | Very high | ±0 | 22 km |
| Whitemud River near DixonvilleRiver gauge, Whitemud River | 1.74 m | Very high | +0.13 m | 42 km |
| Smoky River at WatinoRiver gauge, Smoky River | 2.61 m | Very high | −0.04 m | 50 km |
| Hines Creek above Gerry LakeRiver gauge, Hines Creek | 2.01 m | High | ±0 | 55 km |
| Peavine Creek near FalherRiver gauge, Peavine Creek | 3.90 m | Very high | +0.02 m | 60 km |
| South Heart Reservoir near McLennanReservoir, South Heart Reservoir | 625.83 m | High | −0.01 m | 74 km |
| South Heart River near PeavineRiver gauge, South Heart River | 5.10 m | Very high | +0.06 m | 75 km |
| Winagami Lake at Provincial ParkLake, Winagami Lake | 621.92 m | Very high | ±0 | 76 km |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Peace River above Smoky River Confluence in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 316.20 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 315.64 m and 316.54 m, based on 19 years of records.
Is Peace River above Smoky River Confluence really 316.67 m deep?
No. 316.67 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 Peace River above Smoky River Confluence today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT, the surface elevation was 316.67 m. Up 0.05 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Peace River above Smoky River Confluence rising or falling?
Up 0.05 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.44 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Peace River above Smoky River Confluence normal?
Very 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:07FD901(Agency page)- Coordinates
56.15501, -117.44266(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- GEODETIC SURVEY OF CANADA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 316.67 m | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Peace River above Smoky River Confluence (eccc:07FD901). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/alberta/peace-river-above-smoky-river-confluence
How we check values
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