The Flood Watch issued on April 17th is now downgraded and replaced by this Shoreline Conditions Statement for the southern shoreline of Rice Lake.
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that water levels within the Trent River watershed have receded significantly and the threat of flooding along the Rice Lake shoreline has passed. While this is good news, water levels may still fluctuate as Parks Canada adjusts dams in response to recent rain events.
Flood Potential: Low
Issued: April 25th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
High levels of runoff caused by snowmelt and spring rains have passed through Rice Lake on their way to Lake Ontario. The water level peaked at 187.25 meters above sea level (masl) on April 12th, which was 3 cm lower than the peak in 2019 and 18 cm lower than it was in 2014. As of April 25th, the water level is 187.02 masl. Over the next week there may still be potential for shoreline erosion on windy days.
Water levels and flows in local streams may increase because of forecasted rain this Friday-Saturday, however no flooding is anticipated.
This Shoreline Conditions Statement replaces the Flood Watch issued on April 17th and will be in effect through May 2nd, 2025, for the southern shoreline of Rice Lake.
Note: A Shoreline Conditions Statement for Flood Outlook is issued as notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions that could lead to lakeshore flooding or erosion.
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Should you have any questions or wish to report flooding, please contact the following GRCA staff (listed below) at 905.885.8173.
Mike Smith
Flood Operations Officer
Cory Harris, P.Eng.
Flood Forecasting & Warning Supervisor