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May 2023 Water Conditions Statement Update #4: Flood Warning - Lower Ottawa River

Water Conditions Statement Update #4: Flood Warning — Lower Ottawa River

May 10, 2023 — This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on May 2nd, 2023.

Water levels along the main stem of the Ottawa River reached peak levels on May 5th and 6th due to above normal snow melt in the upper region of the basin this spring, combined with large regional rain events that occurred over several days in late April and...

May 2023 Water Conditions Statement Update #3: Flood Warning - Lower Ottawa River

Water Conditions Statement Update #3: Flood Warning — Lower Ottawa River

May 2, 2023

This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 28th, 2023.

Water levels are expected to rise again within the Ottawa River Basin due to significant rainfall received over the past few days. Runoff from this rain event will bring additional water volumes to the Ottawa River at a time when levels are already near major...

April 28 2023 Watershed Conditions: Flood Outlook Statement

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT

April 28th, 2023

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting rain amounts from 30 to 50 mm across the jurisdiction starting Saturday and continuing into next week. Thunderstorms may produce additional precipitation locally.

Environmental Conditions: Precipitation will increase water levels and flows in rivers at a time when levels are already elevated due to the spring freshet.

Risks: Rivers and streams across the watershed will result in higher...

April 2023 Water Conditions Statement Update #1: Flood Warning

Water Conditions Statement Update #1: Flood Warning — Lower Ottawa River

April 20, 2023 

This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 17th, 2023.

Water levels are expected to continue rising within the Ottawa River Basin due to snowmelt, combined with forecasted rainfall starting Friday and continuing over the weekend.

Most of the water currently entering the Ottawa River is originating in areas where...

April 2023 Water Conditions Statement: Flood Warning - Lower Ottawa River

Water Conditions Statement: Flood Warning — Lower Ottawa River

April 17, 2023 

This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Watch issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 14th, 2023.

Water levels are expected to continue rising within the Ottawa River Basin due to increased snowmelt associated with above normal snowpack and high temperatures over the weekend.

Most of the water currently entering the Ottawa River is originating in areas where there are...