Flood Warning Update - April 9, 2025

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Otonabee Region Conservation Authority has updated their Flood Warning issued for the Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) and local watercourses on April 4, 2025.  Flooding of low-lying, flood-prone areas along the Trent-Severn Waterway is occurring and expected to worsen over the next 48 hours as water level and flows continue to rise.

Weather:

The 5-day weather forecast is for a return to above-freezing temperatures, starting this weekend, but no significant precipitation. The long-range precipitation weather forecast for the second half of April is for continued above-freezing temperature and occasional regional-scale rainfall events.

Flood Risk on the Trent-Severn Waterway:

Current water levels and flows are creating a high risk to public safety and property damages in flood-prone areas. During the next 48 hours, water levels and flows are forecast to rise on the Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River and Rice Lake within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation. In the lowest parts of flood affected areas, major level flooding is occurring and expected to worsen as water levels and flows continue to increase over the next 48 hours.
Major level flooding includes:

  • Possibility of some 1st floor flooding of buildings.
  • Potential for significant basement flooding.
  • Flooded roads causing unsafe driving conditions.
  • Potential for road access to be limited or impassable.
  • Potential for floating and submerged debris to create additional hazards.
  • Flooding and increased water depths may disrupt daily activities, particularly for the elderly and infirm.

More information is available on the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Website.