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SwedenCarp River near Kinburn water level
River gauge, Carp River, Ontario, Canada
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.59 m³/s
History
20252026
What this means
The Carp River near Kinburn is well above normal at 5.03 m.
That puts it 0.24 m above the median of 4.79 m for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.66 m (+0.38 m).
It has dropped 0.06 m over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.73 m and 5.11 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
- 4.79 m0.24 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.70 m – 4.93 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.66 m+0.38 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.73 m – 5.11 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.66 m – 5.10 m
Flood levels and safety
A high reading on its own does not mean property is at risk. The warnings issued by the provincial river forecast centre take local defences and the forecast into account.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River near BlakeneyRiver gauge, Indian River | 8.60 m | High | −0.02 m | 20 km |
| Mississippi River at AppletonRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 1.75 m | High | +0.03 m | 27 km |
| Bonnechere River near CastlefordRiver gauge, Bonnechere River | 6.05 m | Very high | ±0 | 30 km |
| Ottawa River at BritanniaRiver gauge, Ottawa River | 57.84 m | Low | +0.02 m | 30 km |
| Graham Creek at NepeanRiver gauge, Graham Creek | 0.88 m | High | −0.02 m | 32 km |
| Jock River near RichmondRiver gauge, Jock River | 6.57 m | Very high | −0.03 m | 37 km |
| Rivière des Outaouais à HullRiver gauge, Rivière des Outaouais | 41.28 m | Low | +0.04 m | 38 km |
| Rideau River at OttawaRiver gauge, Rideau River | 3.39 m | Very high | ±0 | 39 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Carp River near Kinburn compare with last year?
It is 0.38 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.66 m.
What is a normal level for the Carp River near Kinburn in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.79 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.70 m and 4.93 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 5.03 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Carp River near Kinburn today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:40 PM EDT, the water level was 5.03 m. Down 0.06 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Carp River near Kinburn rising or falling?
Down 0.06 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.26 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Carp River near Kinburn 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:02KF011(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.41758, -76.19867(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 | 5.03 m | 2026-10-18 22:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.59 m³/s | 2026-10-18 22:40 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Carp River near Kinburn (eccc:02KF011). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/ontario/carp-river-near-kinburn
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