Weather and Emergency

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for Thursday March 27, 2025 until 4pm on Monday March 31, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook
Date: Thursday March 27, 2025
Time: 11:30am

Kawartha Lakes – In an effort to mitigate fire hazards, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service has issued their annual April burn ban for the municipality. The burn ban will be in effect as of 12am on Tuesday April 1, 2025.

UPDATE: The blockage was removed by the MNR/Parks Canada last night (March 20), water is flowing normally and the flood risk at the Kinmount Dam has been mitigated.

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety, effective Wednesday March 19, 2025 through to noon on Friday March 21, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety
Date: Wednesday March 19, 2025
Time: 3pm

Kawartha Lakes – Following a winter of historic snowfall, Kawartha Lakes is gearing up for potential spring flooding. As snow melts, some areas are prone to high water levels, and residents in flood-prone zones are encouraged to prepare.