Simonette River near Goodwin water level
River gauge, Simonette River, Alberta, Canada
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 46.1 m³/s
History
What this means
The Simonette River near Goodwin is well above normal at 1.78 m.
The median for mid-October is 1.35 m, based on 13 years of readings, so the water level is 0.44 m above typical.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.24 m and 1.80 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.35 m0.44 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.17 m – 1.48 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.24 m – 1.80 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.24 m – 1.77 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.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 2.0 mm. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleskun Hills Main Drain near Grande PrairieRiver gauge, Kleskun Hills Main Drain | 0.54 m | Normal | ±0 | 20 km |
| Wapiti River near Grande PrairieRiver gauge, Wapiti River | 95.28 m | Very high | −0.04 m | 34 km |
| Sturgeon Lake near ValleyviewLake, Sturgeon Lake | 676.91 m | Very high | +0.01 m | 40 km |
| Grande Prairie Creek near SexsmithRiver gauge, Grande Prairie Creek | 0.64 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 53 km |
| Saddle River near WokingRiver gauge, Saddle River | 1.09 m | Very high | −0.02 m | 65 km |
| Smoky River at WatinoRiver gauge, Smoky River | 2.63 m | Very high | +0.04 m | 73 km |
| Little Smoky River near GuyRiver gauge, Little Smoky River | 3.25 m | Very high | +0.01 m | 74 km |
| Waskahigan River near the MouthRiver gauge, Waskahigan River | 1.19 m | Very high | −0.03 m | 76 km |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Simonette River near Goodwin in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.35 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.17 m and 1.48 m, based on 13 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 1.78 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Simonette River near Goodwin today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 04:25 PM MDT, the water level was 1.78 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Simonette River near Goodwin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.46 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Simonette River near Goodwin normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 13 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:07GF001(Agency page)- Coordinates
55.14030, -118.18233(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 | 1.78 m | 2026-10-17 22:25 | Provisional |
| Flow | 46.1 m³/s | 2026-10-17 22:25 | Provisional |
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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Simonette River near Goodwin (eccc:07GF001). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/alberta/simonette-river-near-goodwin
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer