Assiniboine River at Kamsack water level
River gauge, Assiniboine River, Saskatchewan, Canada
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.55 m³/s
History
What this means
The Assiniboine River at Kamsack is above normal at 3.46 m.
That puts it 0.85 m above the median of 2.61 m for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.22 m and 4.13 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.61 m0.85 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.37 m – 3.97 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.22 m – 4.13 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.23 m – 4.13 m
On the river
Outside the spring freshet, most rivers settle into a gentler pattern, broken by storms.
Flood advisories come from the provincial river forecast centre.
About the Assiniboine River
The Assiniboine River is a 1,070-kilometre (660 mi) long river that runs through the prairies of Western Canada in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It is a tributary of the Red River. The Assiniboine is a typical meandering river with a single main channel embanked within a flat, shallow valley in some places and a steep valley in others. Its main tributaries are the Qu'Appelle, Souris, Shell River and Whitesand Rivers.
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Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Assiniboine River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assiniboine River at SturgisRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 1.13 m | Normal | ±0 | 60 km |
| Assiniboine River at Shellmouth BridgeRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 411.90 m | High | ±0 | 76 km |
| Assiniboine River near RussellRiver gauge, Assiniboine River | 408.78 m | High | ±0 | 90 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek near KamsackRiver gauge, Stony Creek | 0.84 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 20 km |
| Whitesand River near CanoraRiver gauge, Whitesand River | 469.43 m | High | −0.01 m | 32 km |
| Lake of the Prairies near TogoLake, Lake of the Prairies | 94.82 m | No reference yet | −0.01 m | 37 km |
| Yorkton Creek near EbenezerRiver gauge, Yorkton Creek | 0.29 m | Normal | ±0 | 46 km |
| Shell River near RoblinRiver gauge, Shell River | 1.27 m | Very high | +0.01 m | 51 km |
| Burrows Reservoir near MerridaleReservoir, Burrows Reservoir | 624.49 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 64 km |
| Lilian River near Lady LakeRiver gauge, Lilian River | 0.41 m | Normal | ±0 | 70 km |
| Swan River at Swan RiverRiver gauge, Swan River | 4.83 m | Normal | ±0 | 77 km |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Assiniboine River at Kamsack in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.61 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.37 m and 3.97 m, based on 15 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 3.46 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Assiniboine River at Kamsack today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:10 AM CDT, the water level was 3.46 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Assiniboine River at Kamsack rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.23 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Assiniboine River at Kamsack normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 15 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:05MD004(Agency page)- Coordinates
51.56489, -101.91656(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 | 3.46 m | 2026-10-18 09:10 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.55 m³/s | 2026-10-18 09:10 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Assiniboine River at Kamsack (eccc:05MD004). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/saskatchewan/assiniboine-river-at-kamsack
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