-1449.3 cfs (-63.0%) since yesterday
150.38% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Ottawa River
was last observed at
851
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,689
acre-ft of water today; about 150%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
566 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-04-03 when daily discharge volume was observed at
9,810 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Ottawa River Near Kalida Oh
reporting a streamflow rate of 512 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Ottawa River At Lima Oh
with a gauge stage of 11.51 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Ottawa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 841 ft, the
Ottawa River At Lima Oh.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
851.3 cfs
Percent of Normal
150.38%
Maximum
9,810.0 cfs
2024-04-03
About the ottawa river
The Ottawa River is a 1,271 km long river that runs through Ontario and Quebec, with a drainage basin of 146,300 km². The river has been an important transportation route for Indigenous peoples for thousands of years and played a crucial role in the fur trade. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the river powered many sawmills, paper mills, and other industries. The river is also used for hydroelectric power generation, with many dams and reservoirs located along its course, including the Carillon and Des Joachims dams. Additionally, the Ottawa River is a popular destination for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming, and is home to numerous parks and conservation areas. The river also supports agriculture, particularly in its watershed in eastern Ontario, where many farms rely on the river for irrigation.
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