Birch River Flow
The latest USGS readings for the Birch River were last reported on September 30, 2014. Each gauge’s most recent value is listed below. ❤ Favorite
Birch River map
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Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
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Birch River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
No gauge on the Birch River has reported in the last 3 days. The table below shows each gauge’s last reading.
How the Birch River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Birch River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Birch River At Herold WV
Last reported Sep 30 · USGS 03196500 |
11 cfs | · | · | 5.09 ft | flood 12.0 ft | 936 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Birch River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Birch River
The Birch River flows through northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada, and is approximately 550 km in length. It was historically used by Indigenous peoples for transportation and fishing. There are several dams and reservoirs on the Birch River, including the E.B. Campbell Dam, which was built in the 1960s for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. Several other small reservoirs were also constructed for agricultural and recreational uses. The Birch River is popular for canoeing and fishing, with walleye, northern pike, and whitefish being common catches. The river also supports agricultural activities, with crops such as wheat, barley, and canola being grown in the surrounding areas.
About the Birch River
How is the Birch River flowing right now?
Snoflo has no USGS reading for the Birch River from the last 3 days; the latest readings were reported September 30, 2014. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Birch River running high or low?
Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Birch River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Herold (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.