Flood Watch Downgraded: Rice Lake Shoreline
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises water levels on Rice Lake continue to decline. The Flood Watch originally issued on April 16th has been downgraded and replaced by this Water Safety Statement to reflect the improving conditions. High runoff generated by snowmelt and above average rainfall caused flooding throughout the Trent River watershed impacting communities and lake shoreline residents including those on Rice Lake. The water level of Rice Lake peaked on April 21st at 187.2 meters above sea level (masl) and has since declined to 187.03 masl as of yesterday, which is still 21 cm above average for this time of year. Water levels have been declining at a rate of 2 to 4 cm per day depending on the amount of rainfall received. This Watershed Conditions Statement for the shoreline of Rice Lake within the Ganaraska Region will be in effect until Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 12 p.m. Conservation Authority staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and provide updates as necessary.
Spring Safety Statement: Stay Clear of Creeks, Ponds & Lakes
With the arrival of spring weather, unsafe ice conditions and slippery stream banks already exist. Mild air temperatures and high flows from spring rains will continue to weaken any remaining ice cover. These hazardous conditions can cause life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water.
STATEMENT ENDED: Water Safety
STATEMENT ENDED: The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises a series of low-pressure systems will continue to bring rainfall to the region over the next couple of days. Local watercourses are still experiencing higher than normal water levels and flows after receiving up to 40mm of rain over the past three days. Up to 10mm of additional rainfall is expected today, April 15th, with another 15mm possible tomorrow. A short break in the wet weather is expected on Friday, April 17th, before the next system moves in over the weekend. This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect until Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at 12 p.m. Conservation Authority staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and provide updates as necessary.
Winter Safety Statement: Exercise Caution Near All Waterways
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) reminds residents of dangers that can exist around waterways during winter runoff conditions and that individuals should exercise caution and keep family and pets at a safe distance from the water’s edge. Flood Potential: Low With an El-Nino event occasionally interrupted by a polar vortex, we can expect to experience…