KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha Conservation has issued a Flood Warning for the Kawartha Lakes region on Monday April 7, 2025 until 12pm on Friday April 11, 2025. Northern tributaries, such as the Burnt River and Gull River are monitored by staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). The MNR also has a Flood Warning issued for the Black and Burnt River watersheds.
Based on information from Trent Severn Waterway, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Flood Warning for Monday April 7, 2025, until 12pm on Friday April 11, 2025.
Kawartha Conservation advises that water levels across the Kawartha Lakes continue to rise due to a significant influx of water from last week’s precipitation and ongoing snowmelt. These elevated water levels increase the risk of shoreline flooding, creating potential safety hazards for residents in these affected areas. Large rivers such as the Burnt River and Gull River remain above seasonal average and continue to contribute large amounts of water into Kawartha Lakes, while smaller, localized streams have started to recede.
Forecasts indicate there is the potential for small amounts of precipitation will fall in our watershed Monday evening and Thursday, with temperatures fluctuating throughout the week. Continued snowmelt in areas with remaining snowpack will further contribute to higher inflows into Kawartha Lakes.
While widespread flooding is not expected, there is a significant flood risk to low-lying shorelines due to elevated water levels, strong currents, and ongoing flows throughout the system. Kawartha Conservation strongly advises residents to stay away from all watercourses during this time. Children should always be supervised while outside.
Kawartha Conservation continues to closely monitor the weather and watershed conditions while assessing the potential flood risk. We remain in close communication with our partner agencies, including the Trent-Severn Waterway, Ministry of Natural Resources – Surface Water Monitoring Centre, and neighbouring Conservation.
This Flood Warning will be in effect until 12pm on Friday April 11, 2025 and will be updated or removed as required.
