Kawartha Conservation extends Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook until May 2, 2025

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has extended their Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook for the Kawartha Lakes region until 12pm on Friday May 2, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook
Date: Monday April 28, 2025
Time: 2pm

Message sent based on information received from:

• Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - 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 extending its Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for Monday April 28, 2025, until 12pm on Friday May 2, 2025.

Water levels within Kawartha Lakes remain elevated but are slowly receding. Inflows from northern tributaries continue to fluctuate, while our local streams are maintaining normal seasonal levels and remain below critical level. Forecasts indicate rainfall in the amount of 40 to 50mm through the duration of the statement.

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 12pm on Friday May 2 or will be updated or removed as required.

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.