South Castor River at Kenmore water level
River gauge, South Castor River, Ontario, Canada
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.14 m³/s
History
20252026
What this means
High water at South Castor River at Kenmore: the latest reading is 1.63 m, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.22 m, based on 21 years of readings, so the water level is 0.41 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.19 m, a difference of +0.45 m.
It is still going down, by 0.18 m over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.23 m – 1.89 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.22 m0.41 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.19 m – 1.37 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.19 m+0.45 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.23 m – 1.89 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.18 m – 1.86 m
High water: what to watch for
Fast water is stronger than it looks. Even shallow water across a road can move a car, and riverbanks can be undercut and give way without warning.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castor River at RussellRiver gauge, Castor River | 3.43 m | Very high | −0.13 m | 6.6 km |
| South Nation River at ChestervilleRiver gauge, South Nation River | 6.31 m | High | +0.01 m | 20 km |
| Rideau River below ManotickRiver gauge, Rideau River | 4.39 m | Very high | −0.02 m | 23 km |
| Payne River near BerwickRiver gauge, Payne River | 6.38 m | Very high | −0.14 m | 24 km |
| South Branch South Nation River near Winchester SpringsRiver gauge, South Branch South Nation River | 7.71 m | Very high | −0.27 m | 26 km |
| North Branch South Nation River near HeckstonRiver gauge, North Branch South Nation River | 1.20 m | Very high | −0.14 m | 27 km |
| Rideau River at OttawaRiver gauge, Rideau River | 3.39 m | Very high | ±0 | 28 km |
| Jock River near RichmondRiver gauge, Jock River | 6.56 m | Very high | −0.04 m | 30 km |
Questions and answers
Is the South Castor River at Kenmore higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.45 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.19 m.
What is a normal level for the South Castor River at Kenmore in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.22 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.19 m and 1.37 m, based on 21 years of records.
Is the river level the same as the depth of the water?
No. The reading is measured from a fixed zero mark at the gauge, so 1.63 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of South Castor River at Kenmore today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:20 PM EDT, the water level was 1.63 m. Down 0.18 m over the last 24 hours.
Is South Castor River at Kenmore rising or falling?
Down 0.18 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.40 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of South Castor River at Kenmore normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada publishes a new reading every hour. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada
- Station code
eccc:02LB020(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.22833, -75.41272(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- station datum (assumed datum)
- Update interval
- every hour
- Licence
- Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.63 m | 2026-10-18 23:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.14 m³/s | 2026-10-18 23:20 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: South Castor River at Kenmore (eccc:02LB020). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/ontario/south-castor-river-at-kenmore
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