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High water levels are seen along the Tay River in Perth, Ont., on Sunday. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for the Tay River, as well as several other watercourses. (Laura Glowacki/CBC)
Two conservation authorities in eastern Ontario have put out flood warnings for multiple rivers and lakes in their regions, with some areas already experiencing flooding.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) released its alert on Saturday for locations around Bob’s Lake in South Frontenac, Christie Lake in Tay Valley, and the Tay River in Perth, Ont.
This Sunday, the Tay River was so high that it partially submerged benches and bridges within Stewart Park in Perth.
The RVCA also noted that properties near the Rideau River between Manotick and Becketts Landing are at risk, with high water levels expected to last for at least another week.
Brian Stratton, manager of engineering services at RVCA, mentioned that Wednesday’s storm not only dropped heavy rain but also melted existing snow.
“Since then, water levels peaked,” Stratton said, adding that Parks Canada staff are keeping a close eye on the levels.
“We think the worst is over for the most part, but there is a little bit of risk in some areas with the ongoing snow melt this week.”
A flood watch is also active for properties surrounding Big Rideau Lake, Upper Rideau Lake and along the Rideau River from Smiths Falls, Ont., to Burritts Rapids, Ont.
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A man walks on a flooded road in Foxboro, Ont., just north of Belleville, in 2014. The local conservation authority says several watershed lakes have peaked after last week’s rainfall. (Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press)
Further southwest, Quinte Conservation reports that water levels on the Moira River from Stoco Lake to Corbyville, Ont., continue to rise and will be similar to those observed in 2017.
Consistent rains soaked much of central and eastern Canada this spring causing record rainfall amounts and widespread flooding.
Quinte Conservation states that upper Moira, Black, Skootamatta, Salmon and Napanee rivers along with watershed lakes have either peaked or are peaking following last week’s rainfall while no specific flood conditions are expected in Prince Edward County.
Stoco Lake and the Moira River in Tweed, Ont., have both reached one-in-10-year flood levels. With warmer weather predicted next week melting any remaining snowpack could lead to increased water levels again.
The authority advises everyone that all remaining ice surfaces should be considered unstable while urging people to remain cautious near bodies of water and stay away from fast flowing currents.
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Levels on the Tay River are high enough to flood park benches in Perth, Ont. (Laura Glowacki/CBC)
Minor flooding possible from Arnprior to Hawkesbury
South Nation Conservation (SNC) has shared a flood outlook statement concerning areas along the lower Ottawa River from Arnprior, Ont., to Hawkesbury Ont., highlighting potential minor flooding risks.
“While there are currently no flooding indicators of concern, it is still too early to forecast peak river conditions which remain dependent on snowmelt and rainfall amounts,” SNC stated in its report.
Conservation officials encourage residents to keep an eye on changing water conditions while avoiding areas where flows may be high or banks unstable.
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