OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT CA
Athabasca River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Athabasca River near Jasper • Prairies & Rockies• Canada
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
1.25 m
Relative to baseline datum
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Instantaneous volumetric discharge
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Water Survey of Canada (ECCC) • GAUGE ID: 07AA002 • COORD: 52.910°, -118.059°
OBSERVED:
Athabasca River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Athabasca River
The Athabasca River is a vital waterway situated within Canada, flowing predominantly across the Prairies & Rockies basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Athabasca River near Jasper gauging station (coordinates: 52.9102°N, -118.0587°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Canada
REGION / STATE
Prairies & Rockies
CATCHMENT BASIN
Regional Watershed
GAUGING LOCATION
Athabasca River near
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (7)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athabasca River near Jasper CURRENT GAUGE | Prairies & Rockies | 52.910°, -118.059° | 07AA002 | Viewing |
| Athabasca River at Hinton | Prairies & Rockies | 53.424°, -117.569° | 07AD002 | View Level → |
| Athabasca River near Windfall | Prairies & Rockies | 54.208°, -116.063° | 07AE001 | View Level → |
| Athabasca River at Athabasca | Prairies & Rockies | 54.722°, -113.288° | 07BE001 | View Level → |
| Athabasca River below Fort Mcmurray | Prairies & Rockies | 56.781°, -111.403° | 07DA001 | View Level → |
| Athabasca River at Embarras Airport | Prairies & Rockies | 58.313°, -111.515° | 07DD001 | View Level → |
| Athabasca River near Old Fort | Prairies & Rockies | 58.397°, -111.525° | 07DD011 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Athabasca River
What is the current Athabasca River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Athabasca River water level at Athabasca River near Jasper is measured at 1.25 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Athabasca River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Athabasca River is located at coordinates 52.9102° Latitude and -118.0587° Longitude in Prairies & Rockies. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 07AA002.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Athabasca River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Athabasca River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the Athabasca River flow? ↓
The Athabasca River courses through Canada across the Prairies & Rockies basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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