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2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00

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Birch River River Levels

Last Updated: March 5, 2026

The Birch River flows through northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada, and is approximately 550 km in length.


Summary

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Birch River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Birch River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .




15-Day Weather Outlook


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Birch River At Herold
USGS 03196500
11 cfs 5.09 ft
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

Birch River is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district in the Canadian province of Manitoba located in the Rural Municipality of Mountain in the western portion of central Manitoba. The municipality is split into two regions, Mountain North and Mountain South. Mountain North is one of the most northerly municipalities in Manitoba. It is around 26 kilometres from Swan River, Manitoba.
Birch River, Mafeking, Manitoba, Novra, Manitoba, and Bellsite, Manitoba are all significant communities in Mountain North.