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SwedenCheticamp River above Robert Brook water level
River gauge, Cheticamp River, Nova Scotia, Canada
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 19.7 m³/s
History
What this means
High water at Cheticamp River above Robert Brook: the latest reading is 1.35 m, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.27 m above the median of 1.08 m for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings.
It is on the way up, by 0.06 m over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 0.95 m – 1.98 m.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.08 m0.27 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.95 m – 1.38 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.95 m – 1.98 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.95 m – 1.52 m
Freshet, ice and paddling
Open-water season is the time for canoe trips and fishing, though rapids change character with every few centimetres of water.
Flood advisories come from the provincial river forecast centre.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Margaree River at Margaree ValleyRiver gauge, Northeast Margaree River | 0.80 m | High | +0.11 m | 30 km |
| Indian Brook at Indian BrookRiver gauge, Indian Brook | 0.80 m | High | +0.12 m | 44 km |
| Southwest Margaree River near Upper MargareeRiver gauge, Southwest Margaree River | 0.97 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 49 km |
| Middle River at Maclennans CrossRiver gauge, Middle River | 1.33 m | Normal | +0.09 m | 50 km |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Cheticamp River above Robert Brook in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.08 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.95 m and 1.38 m, based on 15 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 1.35 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Cheticamp River above Robert Brook today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 09:05 PM ADT, the water level was 1.35 m. Up 0.06 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Cheticamp River above Robert Brook rising or falling?
Up 0.06 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cheticamp River above Robert Brook normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 15 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Open Government Licence – Canada. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada
- Station code
eccc:01FC002(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.64158, -60.94611(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 | 1.35 m | 2026-10-18 00:05 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.7 m³/s | 2026-10-18 00:05 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Cheticamp River above Robert Brook (eccc:01FC002). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/nova-scotia/cheticamp-river-above-robert-brook
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer