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April 23, 2019

Water Levels Are Decreasing Across the Rideau Valley Watershed

April 23, 2019 – Rainfall amounts close to 50 mm fell over much of the Rideau Valley Watershed between last Thursday through Saturday. This rain resulted in increased water levels and flows across the watershed over the Easter weekend. Conditions have now stabilized and water levels and flows are declining in all areas. The current forecast is calling for 10 to 20 mm of rain starting this evening and into Wednesday. The forecasted rain is not expected to significantly increase water levels or flows. At this time, a FLOOD WATCH is being issued for properties around Bob’s Lake and Christie…

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April 23, 2019

Water Levels Are Decreasing Across the Rideau Valley Watershed

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April 21, 2019

Flood Warning-- Update #2 -- Ottawa River -- Arnprior to L'Original

APRIL 21, 2019, The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA), in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and South Nation Conservation (SNC) is maintaining our FLOOD WARNING issued on April 19, 2019 for the areas under our jurisdiction along the Ottawa River. The latest model run for the Ottawa River indicates that some areas of the Ottawa River are expected to peak today while others will be closer to the end of the week. There is additional rain expected over the northern portion of the watershed that could impact levels and flows later in the week. All flood-prone areas along the Ottawa…

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April 21, 2019

Flood Warning-- Update #2 -- Ottawa River - Arnprior to L'Original

APRIL 21, 2019 OTTAWA RIVER FROM ARNPRIOR TO L'ORIGINAL — The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA), in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and South Nation Conservation (SNC) is maintaining our FLOOD WARNING issued on April 19, 2019 for the areas under our jurisdiction along the Ottawa River. The latest model run for the Ottawa River indicates that some areas of the Ottawa River are expected to peak today while others will be closer to the end of the week. There is additional rain expected over the northern portion of the watershed that could impact levels and flows later in the…

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April 19, 2019

Flood Warning -- Ottawa River - Arnprior to L'Original

APRIL 19, 2019 OTTAWA RIVER FROM ARNPRIOR TO L'ORIGINAL — The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA), in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and South Nation Conservation Authorities (SNC) is issuing a FLOOD WARNING for the areas under our jurisdiction along the Ottawa River. Significant rainfall (20 to 40 mm) has fallen over the Ottawa River basin since Thursday and an additional 20 to 35 mm of rain is expected by Saturday evening. The current snowpack throughout much of the Ottawa River basin remains at twice its normal depth for this time of the year. Soils are saturated and warm…

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