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SwedenLake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 water level
Lake, Lake of the Woods Western Outlet, Ontario, Canada
Right now
High for late October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
At 322.60 m, Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 is holding more water than usual for late October.
That puts it 0.05 m above the median of 322.55 m for late October, based on 8 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 322.52 m (+0.08 m).
It is still going down, by 0.02 m over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 322.52 m – 322.72 m.
Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.
Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 322.55 m0.05 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 320.95 m – 322.64 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 322.52 m+0.08 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 322.52 m – 322.72 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 322.42 m – 322.79 m
Boating and fishing at Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1
Slightly high water rarely causes problems on the water itself, though some low-lying shoreline spots may be wet.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Lake of the Woods Western Outlet
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2Lake, Lake of the Woods Western Outlet | 322.61 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 0.3 km |
| Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.3Lake, Lake of the Woods Western Outlet | 322.61 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 0.6 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg River below Norman Dam and PowerhouseRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 316.18 m | Low | ±0 | 0.0 km |
| Winnipeg River Western Channel near Tunnel IslandRiver gauge, Winnipeg River Western Channel | 1.34 m | Low | +0.01 m | 0.6 km |
| Winnipeg River below Kenora PowerhouseRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 316.21 m | Low | ±0 | 1.5 km |
| Lake of the Woods Eastern Outlet at Kenora PowerhouseLake, Lake of the Woods Eastern Outlet | 322.60 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 1.5 km |
| Winnipeg River at Darlington BayRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 316.19 m | Normal | ±0 | 1.9 km |
| Lake of the Woods at KeewatinLake, Lake of the Woods | 322.64 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 2.3 km |
| Lake of the Woods at Clearwater BayLake, Lake of the Woods | 322.64 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 22 km |
| Winnipeg River at MinakiRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 316.04 m | High | −0.01 m | 26 km |
Questions and answers
How does Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 compare with last year?
It is 0.08 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 322.52 m.
What is a normal level for Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 in late October?
The median for late October is 322.55 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 320.95 m and 322.64 m, based on 8 years of records.
Is Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 really 322.60 m deep?
No. 322.60 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 Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:22 AM CDT, the surface elevation was 322.60 m. Down 0.02 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 rising or falling?
Down 0.02 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.02 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 normal?
High for late October. Compared with 8 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:05PE011(Agency page)- Coordinates
49.77197, -94.52447(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- LAKE OF THE WOODS 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 | 322.60 m | 2026-10-21 08:22 | Provisional |
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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1 (eccc:05PE011). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/ontario/lake-of-the-woods-western-outlet-above-norman-dam-and-powerhouse-site-no-1
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