Transport Canada flew a plane over the region on April 29 to get an overview of the flooding along the river.
The images below show the extent of flooding in many of those communities.
Image | Chaudière Falls
Caption: The Chaudière Falls are seen from the air. (Transport Canada)
Image | Britannia
Caption: Ottawa's Britannia neighbourhood, where waters were expected to peak on Thursday, is seen from the air. (Transport Canada)
Image | Constance Bay flooding
Caption: Constance Bay in Ottawa's rural west end is seen from the air. Much of the area has since been evacuated because floodwaters have risen. (Transport Canada)
Image | Parliament Hill
Caption: The paths near Parliament Hill have been completely flooded and closed by the National Capital Commission. (Transport Canada)
Image | Bate Island
Caption: The National Capital Commission has closed all access to Bate Island because of the rising waters. (Transport Canada)
Image | Hull Marnia
Caption: The Hull Marina in Gatineau, Que., is under water. (Transport Canada)
Image | Pointe-Gatineau
Caption: Homes in the Pointe-Gatineau neighbourhood have been consumed by the floodwaters. (Transport Canada)
Image | Petrie Island
Caption: Petrie Island in Ottawa's east end is essentially under water. (Transport Canada)
Image | Clarence
Caption: Homes in the Clarence-Rockland, Ont., area east of Ottawa are being surrounded by rising river water. (Transport Canada.)
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