Crowe Valley Conservation: Flood Warning Update, April 8
The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority has issued the following FLOOD WARNING UPDATE effective immediately, 1:00 pm, 8 April 2025 and will be updated 11 April 2025 or as conditions warrant.
FLOOD WARNING UPDATE
All major lakes and tributaries for most of the CVCA watershed have either peaked or may be peaking today. However, water levels on the major lakes in the southern reaches of the watershed and Crowe River flow rates south of Marmora have continued to rise slowly. This rate of increase is slower than the previous 24 hour period, indicating a peak on this stretch of the Crowe watershed will likely occur in the next 24 to 48 hours. The remaining water content of 20 to 48 mm in the snow in the northern reach of the watershed will be released slowly due to colder temperatures for the next 48 hour period. Without significant rainfall forecasted and a slower rate of snowmelt there will be less water input into the watershed which will ease flooding pressure. The Crowe River’s main tributaries including Beaver Creek and the North River have peaked and are starting to show signs of receding slightly from their recent highs. Due to current conditions, the potential for a peak in the entire watershed, should occur within the next 24 to 48 hours. However, the FLOOD WARNING remains in effect.
High levels and flows are still being experienced throughout the watershed. Areas currently flooding or the potential for serious flooding continue to include 1) the Crowe River from Cordova Lake south through the Village of Marmora until the Crowe empties into the Trent River, 2) Beaver Creek in the Marmora area and 3) Paudash Lake, Wollaston Lake, Chandos Lake, St. Ola (Limerick) Lake, Steenburg Lake, Cordova Lake, Belmont Lake and Crowe Lake. Municipalities, emergency services and individuals in flood prone areas should be prepared as these areas are especially at risk at this time for serious flooding.
Increased flows and water levels on lakes, rivers and their tributaries are hazardous. Parents need to inform their children of these conditions.
THEREFORE, THE CVCA URGES EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN TO STAY AWAY FROM ALL DAMS, WEIRS, HYDRO GENERATING PLANTS, BRIDGES. SPRINGTIME CONDITIONS ON WATERCOURSES CAN EASILY CREATE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS CAUSING HARM OR DROWNING ACCIDENTS LEADING TO FATALITIES.
STAY AWAY FROM ICE COVERED SURFACES, DITCHES AND TRIBUTARIES – WATER FLOWS CONTINUE TO INCREASE RAPIDLY.
CVCA staff will continue to monitor levels and flows daily and the CVCA office will be open 24 hours for the duration of the Flood Warning. 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.