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MVCA - Water Conditions Statement - April 5, 2023

Water Conditions Statement- Flood Outlook

Rain and snow melt to increase flows; potential for above average flooding remains high

April 5, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS—Significant precipitation amounts between 40-60mm are forecasted for today; along with continued snow melt this will cause a significant increase in levels and flows throughout the Mississippi and Carp river watersheds over the next few days.  We do not anticipate any significant flooding at this time. However,...

Rideau Canal - Water Level Management Update - April 4, 2023

Rideau Canal - Water Level Management Update – April 4, 2023

Parks Canada's water management team continues to actively monitor water levels, flows, and weather forecasts across the Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada. These factors are used to determine dam operations on a daily basis for the Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada.

Parks Canada maintains the Ontario Waterways Water Management InfoNet on the Rideau Canal website at www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/rideau/info/infonet

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RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - March 30, 2023

FLOOD WATCH:  Localized Flooding Possible as Precipitation, Warmer Weather Increase Rideau Valley Water Levels

March 30, 2023 – A Flood Watch has been issued for the Rideau Valley as a rainy weekend mixes with the residual snowpack still intact in some areas after a cool March. Potential flooding could begin to impact low-lying areas as early as Saturday and continue throughout next week.

Since early March, we have experienced a very gradual snow melt with some precipitation across the Rideau...