Weather and Emergency

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre met this afternoon to assess ongoing storm recovery efforts. Please see below for the latest updates on services, openings and closures.

A quote from our Mayor: "Hydro has told us this is the worst storm Ontario has seen since 1998, and the damage is unlike anything they’ve dealt with in years. Crews—along with contractors and support from 18 other utilities—are working around the clock to get power back to the 208,000 customers still without electricity. Since Friday night, they've already restored service to over 783,000 homes and businesses."

Kawartha Lakes – Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service is reminding residents that the annual burn ban remains in effect despite the significant damage caused by the recent ice storm.

Over the weekend, our community faced severe impacts, including downed trees, widespread power outages, and hazardous conditions. Our emergency responders have been working around the clock to assist residents and respond to all types of urgent calls.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre met this morning to assess ongoing storm recovery efforts. Please see below for the latest updates on services, openings and closures.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes has declared a State of Emergency, March 31, 2025, in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Watch for Monday March 31, 2025 until 12pm on Thursday April 3, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Watch
Date: Monday March 31, 2025
Time: 2:30pm

Kawartha Lakes – The freezing rain storm has passed, but its effects are still being felt across the municipality, especially with ongoing power outages.

Kawartha Lakes - The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on March 31, 2025 due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a short generator failure at the Water Treatment facility. Notices have been hand delivered to residents.

This tap water can make you ill. The elderly, the very young and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

The freezing rain storm continues to have widespread impacts across the municipality. With strong winds expected tonight, there is a risk of additional damage.

We strongly encourage residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and to check in on vulnerable neighbours—only if it’s safe to do so.

Kawartha Lakes – The effects of the freezing rain storm are widespread throughout the municipality. Winds expected this evening may increase damage. This update provides residents with information on where to go for assistance. A further update will be provided at approximately 5pm today.

Kawartha Lakes – As of March 29, 2025, the City of Kawartha Lakes has declared the ongoing winter freezing rain event a Significant Weather Event, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways).