Shuswap River levels are declining but remain unseasonably high due to unsettled weather in conjunction with elevated levels in the South Thompson, to which the Shuswap is a tributary. However, the outlook is positive, with the river flow rate predicted to decline gradually but steadily over the next 10 days.
As of today, July 6, 2020, the Shuswap River flows were at 316 cubic metres per second and levels were at 4.134 metres. On June 26, the Shuswap River was flowing at 374 cubic metres per second with a level of 4.465 metres. The peak flow rate was on June 5 at 459 cubic metres per second and a level of 4.920 metres.
Historical data for this day in 2019 shows the Shuswap River flowing at 131 cubic metres per second. On July 6, 2018, the Shuswap River had a flow of 211 cubic metres per second. On the same day in 2017, it had a flow of 191 cubic metres per second.
The BC River Forecast Centre is continuing to maintain a High Streamflow Advisory for the Shuswap River, as flooding at low-lying levels is occurring.
Recreational river users are strongly advised to be aware that the risks of being on or near a body of water increase due to flow rate, level, and temperature. As the river remains unseasonably fast, high, and cold, some activities that may have normally occurred on the river at this time in prior years remain unsafe. Please visit the Shuswap River Ambassadors for further information: https://www.facebook.com/EnderbyRA