What is the current water level of Buffalo Lake?

The current water level of Buffalo Lake (Alberta) is 779.30 m, measured Oct 21, 2:25 p.m. at Water Survey of Canada gauge 05CD005.

How does the current level compare with the last 2 days?

Over the past 2 days the gauge ranged from 779.30 to 779.30 m. The current reading sits near the top of that range.

Where does the water level data for Buffalo Lake come from?

Readings come from the Buffalo Lake Near Erskine gauge (05CD005) in Water Survey of Canada's realtime hydrometric network (ECCC), refreshed every 5 minutes to an hour depending on the station — loaded server-side on this page, fresh on every visit.

Buffalo Lake water level

Water level recorded at Water Survey of Canada gauge 05CD005, refreshed every 5 minutes to an hour depending on the station.

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Current level

779.30m

measured Oct 21, 2:25 p.m.

Range (2 days)

779.30–779.30m

lowest to highest daily reading

Water levels, day by day

Date	Water level	Δ vs previous day
Oct 21●	779.30	0
Oct 20	779.30	—

Readings fetched Nov 4, 9:29 a.m. (just now); the chart below loads the current trace live from Water Survey of Canada.

Buffalo Lake water level — common questions

What is the current water level of Buffalo Lake?: The current water level of Buffalo Lake (Alberta) is 779.30 m, measured Oct 21, 2:25 p.m. at Water Survey of Canada gauge 05CD005.
How does the current level compare with the last 2 days?: Over the past 2 days the gauge ranged from 779.30 to 779.30 m. The current reading sits near the top of that range.
Where does the water level data for Buffalo Lake come from?: Readings come from the Buffalo Lake Near Erskine gauge (05CD005) in Water Survey of Canada's realtime hydrometric network (ECCC), refreshed every 5 minutes to an hour depending on the station — loaded server-side on this page, fresh on every visit.

Water level history

Water level · WSC gauge 05CD005

Reading the chart. Water Survey of Canada gauges report water level in metres above the station’s datum. The absolute number matters less than the trend: a falling level means shrinking launch depth and exposed shoals, a rising one means floating debris and lost beach.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.