OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT CA

Nelson River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Nelson River at Junction of Clearwater River • Prairies• 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: 05UE703 • COORD: 55.438°, -96.786°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 8:14 PM

Nelson River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Nelson River

The Nelson River is a vital waterway situated within Canada, flowing predominantly across the Prairies basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Nelson River at Junction of Clearwater River gauging station (coordinates: 55.4381°N, -96.7864°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

Canada

REGION / STATE

Prairies

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Nelson River at Junc

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (5) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Nelson River at Junction of Clearwater River CURRENT GAUGE	Prairies	55.438°, -96.786°	05UE703	Viewing
Nelson River at Norway House	Prairies	54.000°, -97.800°	05UB001	View Level →
Nelson River at the Ominawin Bypass Entrance	Prairies	54.421°, -98.063°	05UB702	View Level →
Nelson River below Sipiwesk Lake	Prairies	55.221°, -97.189°	05UE712	View Level →
Nelson River below Birthday Rapids	Prairies	56.304°, -95.697°	05UF771	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Nelson River

What is the current Nelson River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Nelson River water level at Nelson River at Junction of Clearwater River is measured at 1.25 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Nelson River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Nelson River is located at coordinates 55.4381° Latitude and -96.7864° Longitude in Prairies. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 05UE703.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Nelson River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Nelson 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 Nelson River flow? ↓

The Nelson River courses through Canada across the Prairies basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.