Flood Warning Update - April 11, 2025

Based on information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Trent Severn Waterway and the Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is extending its Flood Warning on April 11, 2025, until 12:00pm Monday, April 14, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation advises that water levels across the Kawartha Lakes continue to remain elevated due to a significant influx of water from recent precipitation and heavy inflows from northern tributaries. These elevated lake levels increase the risk of shoreline flooding, creating potential safety hazards for residents in affected areas. Large rivers such as the Burnt River and Gull River remain above seasonal average and continue to contribute large amounts of water into the Kawartha Lakes, while smaller, localized streams have started to recede.

Forecasts indicate small amounts of precipitation arriving in our watershed on Friday, with temperatures fluctuating throughout the weekend.  Continued snowmelt in areas with remaining snowpack to the north will further contribute to higher inflows into the Kawartha Lakes.  

While widespread flooding is not expected, there is a significant flooding risk to low-lying shorelines due to elevated water levels, strong currents, and ongoing flows throughout the system. Kawartha Conservation strongly advises residents to stay away from all watercourses during this time. Children should be always supervised while outside.

Kawartha Conservation continues to closely monitor the weather and watershed conditions while assessing the potential flood risk.  We remain in close communication with our partner agencies, including the Trent-Severn Waterway, Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, and neighboring Conservation Authorities.

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 Flood Warning will be in effect until 12:00 pm Monday, April 14 2025, and will be updated or removed as required.