STATEMENT ENDED: Rice Lake Shoreline
STATEMENT ENDED: 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.
STATEMENT ENDED: Flood Watch
THIS FLOOD WATCH HAS ENDED: The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises water levels are expected to rise in response to heavy rainfall overnight. The Ganaraska Watersheds received between 30 and 50mm of rainfall this morning, March 31st, 2026, and a further 10 to 15mm is possible by this evening. Water levels and flows in local streams have been slightly elevated over the past two days due to warm temperatures melting the remaining snowpack. Ground conditions are saturated and will not absorb any more rainfall leading to higher rates of runoff. With the forecasted rainfall today, water levels and flows will continue to rise into this evening and will likely peak overnight. High water levels in local creeks could cause flooding of adjacent flood plains and low-lying areas. This Flood Watch applies to the Ganaraska River and local creeks within the Ganaraska region and will be in effect until Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 8pm. Conservation Authority staff will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as necessary.