OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT CA

Similkameen River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Similkameen River at Princeton • 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: 08NL007 • COORD: 49.460°, -120.504°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 8:40 PM

Similkameen River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Similkameen River

The Similkameen River is a vital waterway situated within Canada, flowing predominantly across the Pacific & Rockies basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Similkameen River at Princeton gauging station (coordinates: 49.4597°N, -120.5035°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

Similkameen River at

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

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Similkameen River at Princeton CURRENT GAUGE	Pacific & Rockies	49.460°, -120.504°	08NL007	Viewing
Similkameen River near Hedley	Pacific & Rockies	49.377°, -120.152°	08NL038	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Similkameen River

What is the current Similkameen River water level today? ↓

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

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

The primary monitoring station for Similkameen River is located at coordinates 49.4597° Latitude and -120.5035° Longitude in Pacific & Rockies. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 08NL007.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the Similkameen 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 Similkameen River flow? ↓

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