FLOOD WARNING - EXTENDED - April 17-22, 2025

FLOOD WARNING - EXTENDED - April 17-22, 2025

DATE: April 17, 2025
TIME: 12:30PM

Message sent on the basis of information received from:

• Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting network
• Ministry of Natural Resources - Surface Water Monitoring Centre 
• Trent Severn Waterway – Parks Canada
• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Based on information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Trent Severn Waterway and the Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is extending its Flood Warning on Thursday April 17, 2025, until 12:00pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation advises that water levels across the Kawartha Lakes continue to remain elevated due to a significant influx of water from recent precipitation and heavy inflows from northern tributaries. These elevated lake levels increase the risk of shoreline flooding, creating potential safety hazards for residents in affected areas. Large rivers such as the Burnt River and Gull River remain above seasonal average and continue to contribute large amounts of water into the Kawartha Lakes, while smaller, localized streams have receded.

Forecasts indicate precipitation is arriving in our watershed in the amount of 10-15mm on Friday, with temperatures rising over the weekend. Ongoing snowmelt in northern areas, combined with additional rainfall, will further increase inflows into the Kawartha Lakes.

While widespread flooding is not expected, there is a significant flooding risk to low-lying shorelines due to elevated water levels. Kawartha Conservation strongly advises residents to stay away from all watercourses during this time. Children should be always supervised while outside. 

Northern tributaries, such as the Burnt River and Gull River are monitored by staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Residents along these two rivers are requested to direct any questions concerning water levels to the Minden Area office at 705-286-1521 or refer to the messages issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).

Kawartha Conservation continues to closely monitor the weather and watershed conditions while assessing the potential flood risk.  We remain in close communication with our partner agencies, including the Trent-Severn Waterway, Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, and neighboring Conservation Authorities. 

We will continue advising the watershed residents, local municipalities, and partner agencies, about the situation using the Kawartha Conservation website, media outlets, and social media. You can subscribe to receive the Kawartha Conservation flood messages.

If you are aware of or have concerns about flooding, please contact Kawartha Conservation at 705.328.2271 or 705.344.0155 after hours.

This Flood Warning will be in effect until 12:00 pm Tuesday April 22, 2025, and will be updated or removed as required.

Nathan Rajevski
Watershed Resource Technician

Nancy Aspden
Director, Integrated Watershed Management

Flood Warning - A Flood Warning advises that flooding is imminent or already occurring. A Flood Warning may be issued for specific waterbodies or municipalities.