Odei River near Thompson water level
River gauge, Odei River, Manitoba, Canada
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 65.9 m³/s
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Odei River near Thompson: the latest reading is 96.86 m, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 96.63 m, based on 21 years of readings, so the water level is 0.23 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 96.56 m, a difference of +0.31 m.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 96.69 m – 96.93 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 96.63 m0.23 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 96.35 m – 96.95 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 96.56 m+0.31 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 96.69 m – 96.93 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 96.22 m – 97.02 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.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass River above Standing Stone FallsRiver gauge, Grass River | 29.54 m | Normal | +0.11 m | 36 km |
| Burntwood River near ThompsonRiver gauge, Burntwood River | 187.35 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 44 km |
| Burntwood River above Manasan FallsRiver gauge, Burntwood River | 197.11 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 48 km |
| Taylor River near ThompsonRiver gauge, Taylor River | 28.19 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 77 km |
Questions and answers
Is the Odei River near Thompson higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.31 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 96.56 m.
What is a normal level for the Odei River near Thompson in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 96.63 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 96.35 m and 96.95 m, based on 21 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 96.86 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Odei River near Thompson today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:15 AM CDT, the water level was 96.86 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Odei River near Thompson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Odei River near Thompson normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 21 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:05TG003(Agency page)- Coordinates
55.99526, -97.35762(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 | 96.86 m | 2026-10-18 13:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 65.9 m³/s | 2026-10-18 13:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Odei River near Thompson (eccc:05TG003). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/manitoba/odei-river-near-thompson
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer