Municipalities (Alnwick/Haldimand, Quinte West, Trent Hills), Northumberland & Hastings Counties, Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry, Parks Canada – Ontario Waterways (Trent-Severn Waterway), Ontario Power Generation, Innergex, Media, Health Units, Emergency Response Agencies
Valid until Friday, May 17th, 2019 Lower Trent Conservation advises local municipalities and the public that the Flood Warning issued for Rice Lake and the Trent River from Hastings to Trenton is still in effect. This update is to provide information on the conditions on the system and expectations into this week.
The Trent River system is still in full spring freshet. Flows in the upper portions of the Trent River basin are continuing to decline and the water levels have generally stabilized across the Kawartha Lakes. Water levels and flows along the Trent River from Hastings to Trenton have peaked and will continue a slow decline this week. However, slight increases in water levels are possible during periods of heavy rain. Water levels and flows will remain high for a week or more. Parks Canada- Ontario Waterways (Trent-Severn Waterway) will be continuing dam operations in order to reduce water levels and flows to summer navigation ranges.
Lower Trent Conservation will be maintaining daily contact with Parks Canada, the Provincial Surface Water Monitoring Centre and neighbouring conservation authorities to ensure we are aware of all dam operations and conditions that may affect the water levels on local waterways.
While the potential dangers presented by rivers, small streams and open ditches never cease to exist, they are of particular concern at this time of the year. Water currents are strong and temperatures dangerously cold. Parents and caregivers are advised to keep children and pets away from all waterways. Areas around dams, culverts and bridges should be avoided at all times.
Lower Trent Conservation monitors water levels and weather forecasts closely as part of its flood forecasting and warning program. Daily water level updates are available at www.LTC.on.ca. If you have concerns about water levels, please contact Lower Trent Conservation at (613) 394-4829. This Flood Warning will be in effect until (or updated before) Friday, May 17th, 2019.
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