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South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon water level

River gauge, South Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan, Canada

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.22m Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
148 m³/s
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

History

2.12.22.32.4mOct 11Oct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 182.12.22.32.4mOct 11Oct 14Oct 18
2.12.22.32.4mSep 18Sep 25Oct 3Oct 10Oct 182.12.22.32.4mSep 18Oct 3Oct 18
2.02.53.03.5mOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20262.02.53.03.5mOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
2.02.53.03.5mJanMarMayJulSepNov20262.02.53.03.5mJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon, where the gauge shows 2.22 m.

The median for mid-October is 2.17 m, based on 16 years of readings, so the water level is 0.05 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.13 m, a difference of +0.08 m.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.20 m – 2.23 m.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.17 m0.05 m above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.07 m – 2.39 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year
2.13 m+0.08 m
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.20 m – 2.23 m
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.10 m – 2.40 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.

About the South Saskatchewan River

South Saskatchewan River

The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The river begins at the confluence of the Bow and Oldman Rivers in southern Alberta and ends at the Saskatchewan River Forks in central Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan River Forks is the confluence of the South and North Saskatchewan Rivers and is the beginning of the Saskatchewan River.

Read more on Wikipedia

Text and image from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 10 hr, 30 min First quarter 49%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Saskatchewan River near BordenRiver gauge, North Saskatchewan River 442.60 m Normal −0.05 m 43 km
Brightwater Creek near KenastonRiver gauge, Brightwater Creek 0.76 m Low ±0 65 km

Questions and answers

Is the South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.08 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.13 m.

What is a normal level for the South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.17 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.07 m and 2.39 m, based on 16 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 2.22 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.

What is the water level of South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM CST, the water level was 2.22 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 16 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:05HG001 (Agency page)
Coordinates
52.14067, -106.64431 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.22 m 2026-10-18 10:00 Provisional
Flow 148 m³/s 2026-10-18 10:00 Provisional

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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon (eccc:05HG001). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/saskatchewan/south-saskatchewan-river-at-saskatoon

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