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Publication: 2024-03-19

Locations to display: River locations only | Reservoirs only | Other locations

Constance Bay

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Cumberland

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Rapid-2 Below

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Rapide-2

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Gatineau River at Paugan

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Paugan Above

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Bryson Above

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Bryson

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Chelsea Above

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Quai des Artistes

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Rue Cartier

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Masson Anger Ferry

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Aylmer Marina

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Carillon Below

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Rapides Farmer Below

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Gatineau River at Wakefield

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Gatineau River at Chelsea

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Bonnnechere

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Madawaska

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Petite Nation

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Coulonge

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Ville Marie

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Kinojevis

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Dumoine

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Rouge

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Du Nord

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South Nation

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Rideau

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Mississippi

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Petawawa

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Gatineau River at Maniwaki

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Other locations

LocationReading typeAgency*
Aylmer Marina Graph View and Advanced DataLevelVG
Bonnnechere Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeWSC
Bryson Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeHQ
Bryson Above Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
Carillon Below Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
Gatineau River at Chelsea Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeHQ
Chelsea Above Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
Constance Bay Graph View and Advanced DataLevelMVCA
Coulonge Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeEG
Cumberland Graph View and Advanced DataLevelRVCA
Du Nord Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeMELCC
Dumoine Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeMELCC
Kinojevis Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeMELCC
Madawaska Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeOPG
Gatineau River at Maniwaki Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
Masson Anger Ferry Graph View and Advanced DataLevelVG
Mississippi Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeWSC
Gatineau River at Paugan Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeHQ
Paugan Above Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
Petawawa Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeWSC
Petite Nation Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeMELCC
Quai des Artistes Graph View and Advanced DataLevelVG
Rapid-2 Below Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
Rapide-2 Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
DischargeHQ
Rapides Farmer Below Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ
Rideau Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeWSC
Rouge Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeMELCC
Rue Cartier Graph View and Advanced DataLevelVG
South Nation Graph View and Advanced DataDischargeWSC
Ville Marie Graph View and Advanced DataLevelWSC
Gatineau River at Wakefield Graph View and Advanced DataLevelHQ

*Agencies

HQ – Hydro Québec
MELCCFP – Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
PSPC – Public Services and Procurement Canada
OPG – Ontario Power Generation
WSC – Water Survey Canada
EG – Evolugen
VG – City of Gatineau
RVCA – Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
MVCA – Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

River Conditions Forecast

Last Update: 2024-03-14 3:56 PM
Next Update: 2024-03-19 4:00 PM

Flows and levels have stabilized and are decreasing in most locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River following recent rainfall runoff combined with snowmelt. The snow pack in upland areas is expected to continue to melt slowly with above normal temperatures over the next few days. This early melt event has caused flows and levels to be above normal in most locations, but flows and levels are expected to stay close to seasonal values over the coming week.  Read our Early Spring Conditions Overview Bulletin for more information.

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About this map

This map includes markers representing the location of gauges where information on flows and water levels are available. Data collected at gauges shown on the ‘River locations only’ and ‘Reservoirs only’ maps is used for the integrated management of the principal reservoirs within the Ottawa River Basin.

Instruction:

The coloured markers on this map depict conditions (level or flow) as a range of conditions categorized in three groups:  for normal conditions,  for above normal,  for below normal. The marker is  when the current day’s value or percentile are not available.  On the ‘River locations only’ map, the colour of the markers for locations with run-of-river facilities is based on flow conditions.  On the ‘Reservoirs only’ map, the marker colour for all locations is based on the water level in the reservoir.

Click on any marker to see the most recent data from this location and what type of data is measured there. To view data related to the principal reservoirs in the basin, select ‘Reservoirs only’ in the upper right corner. Near real-time and historical data is available for additional locations by selecting ‘Graph View and Advanced Data’. Water levels at 24:00 means at midnight.

Terms of Use:

The data provided by this web service may not be reproduced or redistributed.  Contact the Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat  for information on how to obtain historical data directly from the data owner.

Users of the flow data, water level data, and hydrological forecasts shown on this website must recognize that such information is considered preliminary data.  Users must therefore accept that the information provided carries an unspecified level of uncertainty and are advised to be cautious if they intend to use the information for decision-making.  Please see the Disclaimer for further details.

The flow rates and actual levels can change rapidly without warning, particularly during the freshet period. We advise those using bodies of water to exercise caution and to always follow established safety guidelines when near water.

Understanding Range of Conditions:

The three ranges are based on percentiles, which are computed from the observations of the current day of the year over the last 30 years. The percentile (P) is the percent of all data that is lower than the actual value for the current day of the year.

 : Normal conditions, between P25% and P75%

 : Above normal conditions, P is equal or greater than P75%

 : Below normal conditions, P is lower than P25%

: Current day value or percentile not available