Precipitation across the Lake Winnipeg and Churchill River basins has been significantly below normal for over two years. System inflows are among the lowest recorded in the past 40 years for this time of year and will not improve without significant, widespread precipitation. Manitoba Hydro understands that community members may have concerns about low water levels. Manitoba Hydro advises community members to exercise caution on the waterways during periods of low water levels. To assist leadership in communicating with their members, Manitoba Hydro will continue to provide these weekly water level updates until conditions improve.
Current and forecast water levels and flows are available on the Manitoba Hydro website Water levels & flows (hydro.mb.ca), The inflows around our NCN community are as follows:
Southern Indian Lake Inflow
Southern Indian Lake inflow is well below average at 19,300 cfs and is forecast to remain fairly constant until the end of August. These inflows are at or near record lows.
Notigi Flow
Notigi outflow is low for this time of year at 15,000 cfs, and is forecast to remain fairly constant near 15,000 cfs until the end of August.
Missi Outflows
Missi outflow has been fairly constant near 700 cfs since mid-May and is forecast to remain near 700 cfs until the end of August.
Footprint Lake
The water level of Footprint Lake is 790.6 ft and is forecast to remain fairly constant near 790.5 ft until the end of August. The water level is well below average and record low for this time of year.
