OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT CA

North Thompson River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: North Thompson River at Birch Island • Pacific & 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: 08LB047 • COORD: 51.602°, -119.914°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 11:44 PM

North Thompson River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: North Thompson River

The North Thompson River is a vital waterway situated within Canada, flowing predominantly across the Pacific & Rockies basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the North Thompson River at Birch Island gauging station (coordinates: 51.6019°N, -119.9143°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

Canada

REGION / STATE

Pacific & Rockies

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

North Thompson River

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (2) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
North Thompson River at Birch Island CURRENT GAUGE	Pacific & Rockies	51.602°, -119.914°	08LB047	Viewing
North Thompson River at Mclure	Pacific & Rockies	51.041°, -120.240°	08LB064	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: North Thompson River

What is the current North Thompson River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the North Thompson River water level at North Thompson River at Birch Island is measured at 1.25 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for North Thompson River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for North Thompson River is located at coordinates 51.6019° Latitude and -119.9143° Longitude in Pacific & Rockies. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 08LB047.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the North Thompson 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 North Thompson River flow? ↓

The North Thompson River courses through Canada across the Pacific & Rockies basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.