STATUS: Active, Real-Time
ABOUT THIS DATA:
The hourly mean geodetic water level, flood return period(s) and flood onset for the Rideau River at Baxter (RVCA-BAXTER) gauge. Gauge owned/operated by the RVCA. Flood return periods have been derived from the RVCA Rideau River (Kars to Burritts Rapids) FPM Study (2017), Cross-Section: Rideau-Reach3-8405. Flood onset levels for the Hilly Lane / Rideau Glen region represent the estimated threshold at which homes (or other infrastructure) may be subject to flooding.
DATA TIME-SERIES:
Hourly, Mean Water Level; meters above sea level
Flood Return Periods (Cross-Section: Rideau-Reach3-8405); meters above sea level
Flood Onset @ Hilly Lane / Rideau Glen (2-YR Flood Elevation); meters above sea level
LOCATION: UTM 18T (NAD83) X-[450690.8], Y-[4993782.3]
SUBWATERSHED: Lower Rideau River
PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Dec/2020 - Present
WATERCOURSE REGULATION (Y/N): Yes; Regulated
OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
DATUM: RVCA Geodetic Survey, Dec/2020
TELEMETRY (Y/N): Yes
DATA ACCESS SCHEDULE: Automated download every 4 hours
STATISTICS: NA
DATA UNCERTAINTY:
The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Ice and/or sedimentation accumulation, backwater effects and equipment malfunction/maintenance. Users of the RVCA's real-time data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.
DATA SOURCES:
RVCA Flood Extent Mapping for Hilly Lane
RVCA Flood Extent Mapping for Rideau Glen
RVCA; Rideau River Flood Risk Mapping from Kars to Burritts Rapids (2017)
CONTACT:
For for more information, please contact: info@rvca.ca