EXPIRED Flood Watch Update | April 11, 2023 – Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

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Message # 2023-13

Issued: 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Subject: FLOOD WATCH Update – issued for Trent-Severn Waterway (i.e., Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River, Rice Lake and Trent River to Hastings)

Issued to: Municipalities of Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Asphodel-Norwood, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Cavan Monaghan, City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and Trent Hills, and Otonabee Conservation’s other partners in flood emergency management.

This FLOOD WATCH Update is issued to alert municipalities and residents that floods are possible.

Weather: The waterways within Otonabee Conservation’s jurisdiction and the headwaters of the Trent-Severn Waterway (Reservoir Lakes/Haliburton Lakes region) will experience above normal air temperatures through Sunday April 16^th. The next rainfall event is forecasted for Sunday April 16^th through Tuesday April 18^th with potential rainfall amounts in the range of 15 to 30 millimeters.

Flood Risk for Trent-Severn Waterway: Parks Canada is currently managing water through the entire Trent-Severn Waterway. With the increased flows entering the Kawartha Lakes, water levels will continue to increase and result in breakup of ice cover and potential ice jams. Flooding of low-lying areas along the Kawartha Lakes and Rice Lake shoreline is expected.

Water levels and flows on the Otonabee River have leveled off and will remain steady. Potential increases to water levels and flows may result from further water management due to additional runoff from the forecasted rainfall event. Flooding of low-lying areas along the Otonabee River is expected.

Otonabee Conservation advises area municipalities to prepare for swelling of rivers, streams, creeks, and wetlands with possibility of waters inundating adjacent properties and roads. Shoreline residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to take action to limit or prevent damages due to potential flooding. Residents and visitors are advised not to drive, cycle, or walk through flooded areas and to obey all road/traffic closures. Adults, parents, and caregivers are advised to keep themselves, children, and pets away from all waterways and conveyance structures (i.e., dams, culverts, and bridges).

Water levels can be monitored on-line at:

This FLOOD WATCH Update message will expire Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, unless up-dated earlier.