Crowe Valley Conservation: Flood Warning Update
The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority has issued the following FLOOD WARNING UPDATE effective immediately, 10:00 am, 6 April 2025 and will be updated 7 April 2025 or as conditions warrant.
FLOOD WARNING UPDATE
Precipitation received in the past 24 hours has not added significantly to the current watershed conditions. However, water levels on the major lakes and flows continue to rise, albeit at a slower rate of rise. Ongoing snowmelt of the remaining snowpack in the CVCA watershed is continuing in the farthest northern reaches of the watershed and will still add water into the system. With colder temperatures forecasted for the next 72 hour period, the rate of snowmelt should slow and has the potential to ease pressure on the lower reaches of the watershed. While the main channel of the Crowe River has again increased, the Crowe River’s main tributaries including Beaver Creek and the North River are slowing their rate of rise. Without further significant precipitation in the forecast, the potential for a peak in the watershed, should occur within the next 24 to 48 hours. However, the FLOOD WARNING remains in effect.
High levels and flows are still being experienced throughout the watershed. Areas currently flooding or the potential for serious flooding continue to include 1) the Crowe River from Cordova Lake south through the Village of Marmora until the Crowe empties into the Trent River, 2) Beaver Creek in the Marmora area and 3) Paudash Lake, Wollaston Lake, Chandos Lake, St. Ola (Limerick) Lake, Steenburg Lake, Cordova Lake, Belmont Lake and Crowe Lake. Municipalities, emergency services and individuals in flood prone areas should be prepared as these areas are especially at risk at this time for serious flooding.
Increased flows and water levels on lakes, rivers and their tributaries are hazardous. Parents need to inform their children of these conditions.
THEREFORE, THE CVCA URGES EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN TO STAY AWAY FROM ALL DAMS, WEIRS, HYDRO GENERATING PLANTS, BRIDGES. SPRINGTIME CONDITIONS ON WATERCOURSES CAN EASILY CREATE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS CAUSING HARM OR DROWNING ACCIDENTS LEADING TO FATALITIES.
STAY AWAY FROM ICE COVERED SURFACES, DITCHES AND TRIBUTARIES – WATER FLOWS CONTINUE TO INCREASE RAPIDLY.
CVCA staff will continue to monitor levels and flows daily and the CVCA office will be open 24 hours for the duration of the Flood Warning. If there are any questions or concerns, contact Tim Pidduck, CVCA General Manager or Neil McConkey, Water Resources Supervisor at 613-472-3137. The CVCA includes portions of the municipalities of Trent Hills, Stirling-Rawdon, Marmora and Lake, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, North Kawartha, Wollaston, Limerick, Tudor and Cashel, Faraday and Highlands East.