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Flood Condition Index

Conditions are within NORMAL limits. No flooding is expected. Long Range Outlooks and Flood Safety Bulletins are posted early in the season (March 1) outlining the watershed’s conditions and reminding the public of river safety.

Conditions exist where flooding will occur in the near future. Measures should be taken to prepare for a possible emergency. Flood Advisories are issued and updated depending on weather and runoff conditions and will be followed by a notice of cancellation once the potential for flooding has passed.

Flooding is imminent or occurring. Action is required by municipalities and emergency services. Flood Warnings are issued and updated depending upon weather and runoff conditions, and will be followed by a notice of cancellation once the potential for flooding has passed.

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Click here for detailed Streamflow and Water Level Conditions in the Rideau Valley


Current conditions are:

Watershed Conditions Bulletins:
— NEW! March 4, 2010
— January 26, 2010

Worried about spring flooding? Have flood messages sent directly to your home email. Send your email (or fax number) to diane.downey@rvca.ca to be added to our list.

Is your home in a flood vulnerable area? Contact an RVCA Resource Specialist to learn more at 613-692-3571 or 1-800-264-3504 — KELLIE at ext. 1128 or MEGAN at ext. 1132.


	Flood Vulnerable RIverside Communities
	Rideau River	in the vicinity of Brewer, Windsor, Brantwood and Strathcona Parks and areas in the vicinity of Cummings Bridge in the City of Ottawa parts of the rural area of the City of Ottawa including Fairmile Subdivision, areas between the Baxter Conservation Area and the Village of Kars, in the vicinity of James Island, Lorne Bridge Road, parts of the Village of Kars and the Carleton Golf & Yacht Club Becketts Landing, Rideau Glen and the Arcand, Little Chesterville and Mapleshores developments in North Grenville Township
	Jock River	parts of the Village of Richmond including areas on the tributaries (Van Gaal Drain, Flowing Creek, Bypass Drain)
	Steven Creek	parts of the Village of North Gower and areas downstream
	Kemptville Creek	parts of the Township of North Grenville between Kemptville and the Rideau River
	Tay River	within the Town of Perth and areas upstream to Glen Tay

The RVCA's Role in Flood Forecasting and Warning

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority maintains a flood forecasting and warning system. Our goal is to reduce danger to people and property by providing local agencies and the public with advanced notice, information and advice so that they can respond to potential flooding and flood emergencies.

The RVCA uses stream gauges, weather stations, surveys of snow conditions, meterological forecasts and computer models to determine the potential for flooding.

When spring melt or severe storms are anticipated, the Conservation Authority estimates the severity, location, and timing of possible flooding.