Some built-up areas of the regulated floodplain are more vulnerable than others. RVCA staff have identified a number of Flood Vulnerable Areas throughout the watershed (see map and table). Knowing if you live in a vulnerable area will help you prepare for flooding.

Rideau River:

• in the area between Rideau Falls and Cummings Bridge downtown City of Ottawa
• in the vicinity of Brantwood Park, Windsor Park and Brewer Park in the City of Ottawa 
• parts of rural City of Ottawa including near the Carleton Golf & Yacht Club, parts of the Village of Kars, Lorne Bridge Road, in the vicinity of James Island, Reevecraig, and the Fairmile subdivision
• Mapleshore Drive in North Grenville Township
• Little Chesterville and Arcand developments
• Hilly Lane and Cedar Beach Lane in Kemptville
• Rideau Glen and Becketts Landing in North Grenville Township

Jock River:

• parts of the Village of Richmond including areas on the tributaries (Van Gaal Drain, Flowing Creek, Bypass Drain)

Stevens 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

Detailed neighbouhood flood maps are available for select City of Ottawa communities here.

Click here for the RVCA's Watershed Conditions Statements. Click here for RVCA real-time flows and water levels.

For water levels and flows on the Ottawa River visit the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board