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SwedenWabasca River at Highway No. 88 water level
River gauge, Wabasca River, Alberta, Canada
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
History
What this means
High water at Wabasca River at Highway No. 88: the latest reading is 2.25 m, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.65 m, based on 14 years of readings, so the water level is 0.60 m above typical.
It is on the way up, by 0.03 m over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 1.79 m – 2.25 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.65 m0.60 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.34 m – 1.97 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.79 m – 2.25 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.79 m – 2.22 m
High water: what to watch for
Fast water is stronger than it looks. Even shallow water across a road can move a car, and riverbanks can be undercut and give way without warning.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpine Creek at Highway No. 88River gauge, Jackpine Creek | 2.09 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 41 km |
| Teepee Creek near La CreteRiver gauge, Teepee Creek | 1.05 m | Normal | ±0 | 59 km |
| Peace River at Fort VermilionRiver gauge, Peace River | 4.59 m | Very high | −0.09 m | 68 km |
| Boyer River near Fort VermilionRiver gauge, Boyer River | 1.20 m | High | ±0 | 82 km |
| Ponton River above Boyer RiverRiver gauge, Ponton River | 2.04 m | High | ±0 | 83 km |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Wabasca River at Highway No. 88 in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.65 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.34 m and 1.97 m, based on 14 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 2.25 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Wabasca River at Highway No. 88 today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:15 AM MDT, the water level was 2.25 m. Up 0.03 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Wabasca River at Highway No. 88 rising or falling?
Up 0.03 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.27 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wabasca River at Highway No. 88 normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 14 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:07JD002(Agency page)- Coordinates
57.87467, -115.38928(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 | 2.25 m | 2026-10-18 11:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Wabasca River at Highway No. 88 (eccc:07JD002). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/alberta/wabasca-river-at-highway-no-88
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer