Current and forecast streamflows

Access the current hydrometric data:

• Map of Current Streamflow Conditions for All Real-time WSC Stations in BC
• Water Survey of Canada's Real-Time Hydrometric Data

CLEVER model forecasts

The Channel Links Evolution Efficient Routing (CLEVER) Model provides 10-day real-time flow forecasts of discharges and return periods for select locations around British Columbia. During the spring freshet season the model is updated daily during business days, and on weekends during critical periods.

• 10-day CLEVER Model forecast

WARNS model forecasts

The WARNS Model provides discharge and water level forecasts for the Fraser River and its major tributaries. During the spring freshet season the WARNS model is updated daily during business days, and on weekends during critical periods.

• WARNS Model Fraser River Flow Forecasts (PDF, 103KB)

COFFEE model forecasts

The Coastal Fall Flood Ensemble Estimation (COFFEE) Model provides a 5-day real-time flow forecasts for select watersheds in coastal British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, South Coast, Central Coast and the North-West. The COFFEE model is updated when a rainfall events occur during the autumn-winter storm season.

• 5-day COFFEE Model forecast

Low streamflow conditions and Forecasts

• Drought Information Portal
• Map of 7-Day Average Streamflow Conditions
• ELF Model 30-Day Low Streamflow Forecast (Note: The ELF Model is an empirical mathematical model without any climate data input. Therefore, the ELF Model forecasts are only the worst (lowest flow) scenarios without any rainfall during the forecast period.)

Lower Fraser River monitoring and forecasting

The province provides regular water-level forecasts for the lower Fraser River:

• 10-Day Lower Fraser River Water Level Forecast (PDF, 1.3MB)

More Information:

• Lower Fraser River Modelling Information (PDF, 490KB)
• Dike Patrol Guidelines, Lower Fraser River (PDF, 60KB)
• Lower Fraser River Gauge Location Map (PDF, 1.6MB)