Current streamflow conditions and flood forecast modeling

Last updated on March 28, 2024

Current river discharge and water level information

Access the current 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.

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.

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.

Low streamflow conditions and Forecasts

Lower Fraser River monitoring and forecasting

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

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