STATUS: Active, Real-Time
ABOUT THIS DATA:
The hourly geodetic water level, flood onset and regional precipitation for the Stevens Creek at Perkins Dr stream gauge (RVCA-STEVENS). 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: StevensCr-Reach1-9452. Flood onset levels for the North Gower region represent the estimated threshold at which homes (or other infrastructure) may be subject to flooding. In addition, regional daily precipitation values have been included on the secondary axis.
DATA TIME-SERIES:
Hourly, Peak Water Level; meters above sea level
Daily, Precipitation (RVCA Office); millimeters
Flood Onset @ Perkins Drive; meters above sea level
LOCATION: UTM 18T (NAD83) X-[443675.3], Y-[4997622.8]
SUBWATERSHED: Lower Rideau River
PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): July/2019 - Present
WATERCOURSE REGULATION (Y/N): No; Unregulated
OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
DATUM: RVCA Geodetic Survey, July/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; Rideau River Flood Risk Mapping from Hogs Back to Rideau Falls (2016)
CONTACT:
For for more information, please contact: info@rvca.ca