Crowe Valley Conservation: Water Conditions Statement
The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority is issuing the following WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – effective immediately, Friday, 12 April 2024 until Monday, 15 April 2024.
WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority watershed has received significant rainfall from a strong low pressure system moving across the province spanning Thursday and Friday. Remnants of the system will likely be felt into the weekend. This system will deposit approximately 40mm of rainfall throughout the watershed.
Higher water levels will occur on all lakes in the watershed. Cordova Lake, located in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, will likely see the greatest increase of the major lakes in the watershed. Rainfall combined with increased runoff from saturated ground conditions will result in higher flows in all streams, creeks and rivers as the rainfall is absorbed in the watershed.
Minor flooding in flood prone areas of the Crowe Valley watershed is likely or already occurring. Residents should consider taking the necessary precautions to protect their property. The CVCA recommends:
Securing items that might float away
Ensure emergency phone numbers are current
Have a personal emergency plan in place and know your municipalities Emergency Preparedness Plan
Flows around dams and hydro generation plants have increased and structures such as culverts and bridges with fast flowing water going through or underneath them must be avoided as well. CVCA staff strongly advise residents, especially children stay away from these dangerous zones.
Hypothermia is still a concern for anyone at this time of year if a person falls into water. Avoid banks of rivers and streams which are slippery or have unstable walking conditions which could lead to accidently falling into water. Even smaller tributaries such as streams, creeks and ditches with fast flowing water must be avoided to eliminate exposure to hazardous conditions.
The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority has issued this Water Safety Statement to inform the public of current water levels and flows. This Statement will be updated as per weather and watershed conditions change.
CVCA staff will continue to monitor levels and flows daily and this Watershed Conditions Statement will be updated as conditions warrant. If there are any questions or concerns, contact Tim Pidduck, CVCA General Manager or Neil McConkey, Water Resources Supervisor at 613-472-3137. The CVCA includes portions of the municipalities of Trent Hills, Stirling-Rawdon, Marmora and Lake, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, North Kawartha, Wollaston, Limerick, Tudor and Cashel, Faraday and Highlands East.