WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK – APRIL 25-28, 2025

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK
DATE:  April 25, 2025
TIME:  11:00AM

Message sent on the basis of information received from:

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

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for Friday April 25, 2025, until 12:00PM Monday, April 28, 2025.

There has been a noticeable reduction in flows from northern tributaries, and while lake levels remain high, Kawartha Conservation anticipates levels will slowly begin to recede in the coming weeks. Streams continue to maintain normal season levels and remain below critical level. Forecasts indicate a small amount of rain is expected to arrive Friday afternoon, but it is not expected to have any significant impact on our water levels.

While widespread flooding is not expected at this time, residents may experience high water levels along shorelines, with possible localized flooding in low-lying areas. Water structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams are still considered hazardous during this time. Kawartha Conservation advises all residents to exercise caution when near all waterbodies. 

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 is closely monitoring the weather and watershed conditions while assessing any potential flood risk. We remain in close communication with partner agencies, including the Trent-Severn Waterway, Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, and neighboring Conservation Authorities during this event.

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 Watershed Conditions Statement-Flood Outlook will be in effect until 12:00PM on Monday, April 28 or will be updated or removed as required.

Nathan Rajevski
Watershed Resource Technician

Nancy Aspden
Director, Integrated Watershed Management

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook is an early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.