STATUS: Active, Real-Time
ABOUT THIS DATA:
The hourly, max geodetic water level, flood return period(s) & onset for the Rideau River at Brantwood Park stream gauge (RVCA-BRANTWOOD). Gauge owned/operated by the RVCA. Flood return periods have been derived from the RVCA Rideau River (Hogs Back to Rideau Falls) FPM Study (2016), Cross-Section: Rideau-Reach1-5924. Flood onset levels for the Brantwood Park region represent the estimated threshold at which homes or infrastructure may be subject to flooding.
DATA TIME-SERIES:
Hourly, Peak Water Level; meters above sea level
Flood Return Periods (Cross-Section: Rideau-Reach1-5924); meters above sea level
Flood Onset @ Onslow Crescent (10-20 YR Flood Elevation); meters above sea level
LOCATION: UTM 18T (NAD83) X-[447387.6], Y-[5028416.9]
SUBWATERSHED: Lower Rideau River
PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Nov/2019 - Present
WATERCOURSE REGULATION (Y/N): Yes; Regulated
OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
DATUM: RVCA Geodetic Survey, Nov/2019
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 Brantwood Park
RVCA; Rideau River Flood Risk Mapping from Hogs Back to Rideau Falls (2016)
CONTACT:
For for more information, please contact: info@rvca.ca