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April 17 - Flood Warning

17-Apr-2023

This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Watch issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 14th, 2023. ​     ​​

Water levels are expected to continue rising within the Ottawa River Basin due to increased snowmelt associated with above normal snowpack and high temperatures over the weekend. 

Most of the water currently entering the Ottawa River is originating in areas where there are no reservoirs or retention capacity. The Ottawa River...

April 14, 2023 - Water Conditions Statement: Flood Watch — Lower Ottawa River

April 14, 2023 — This FLOOD WATCH statement is an update to the Flood Outlook Statement issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 7th, 2023.

Due to significant snow melt and forecasted rainfall anticipated on Sunday and Monday, water levels are expected to continue rising within the Ottawa River Basin.

Most of the water currently entering the Ottawa River is located in areas where there are no reservoirs or retention capacity. The current strategy by the...

Flood Watch - April 12 2023

FLOOD WATCH - EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 19th Water levels and flows are high across the jurisdiction due to significant precipitation received last week, combined with snow and ice melt associated with the spring freshet. Residents in flood prone or low-lying areas, historically susceptible to flooding, should take the necessary precautions to protect their property. Please ensure: • Sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a backwater valve on it. • Easy access to portable backup generator...

April 4, 2023 - Watershed Conditions - Flood Outlook

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting ice accumulation up to 40 mm and rain up to 60 mm across the jurisdiction starting Wednesday morning and continuing into Thursday. Daytime temperatures are forecasted to be above freezing contributing to snow and ice melt.

Environmental Conditions: Water levels and flows are high across the jurisdiction due to precipitation received over the past weekend, combined with snow melt.

Although much of the snow has melted in the southern portions of...

March 30 - 2023 - Watershed Conditions

30-Mar-2023

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting 20 to 30mm of rain across the jurisdiction starting Friday and continuing into Saturday. Daytime temperatures are forecasted to be above freezing on Saturday contributing to snow and ice melt.

Environmental Conditions: Precipitation and snowmelt will increase water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.

Risks: As snow continues to melt, rivers and streams across the jurisdiction will result...