Lower Trent Conservation advises local municipalities and the public that a Flood Warning is now issued for Rice Lake and the Trent River from Hastings to Trenton. This Flood Warning is intended as an update to the Flood Watch issued on April 2, 2025.It is important to note that during this time, high water levels, unsafe banks or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users and waterfront landowners.

The Trent River system is in full spring freshet with the precipitation received over the previous weeks and the warming temperatures melting the snowpack in the larger Trent River watershed, which includes the Haliburton tributaries, reservoir lakes, the Kawartha Lakes and the Otonabee River. There is still significant remaining snowpack in these northern areas and additional rainfalls of 10-15 mm are expected late Friday and into Saturday. Outflows from the Kawartha Lakes, through the Otonabee River, into Rice Lake and down the Trent River are expected to increase for the next 5 days. Rice Lake is currently at full capacity and rising at a rate of 3-5 cm per day. Flows into the Trent River from the Crowe River are currently elevated and trending upwards.

Because of these increasing flows and water levels continuing to rise, this Flood Warning for Rice Lake and the Trent River is now being issued.

High water levels could cause flooding of driveways, access roads or buildings located in low-lying areas. Residents should ensure their sump pumps are working and secure personal property (boats, docks, etc.) along riverbanks. While the potential dangers presented by rivers, small streams and open ditches never cease to exist, they are of particular concern during these conditions. Water currents could be strong and temperatures are cold. Parents and caregivers are advised to keep children and pets away from all waterways. Additionally, areas around dams, culverts and bridges should be avoided at all times.

Lower Trent Conservation monitors water levels and weather forecasts closely as part of its flood forecasting and warning program. Daily water level updates are available at www.LTC.on.ca. If you have concerns about water levels, please contact Lower Trent Conservation at (613) 394-4829. Anyone having concerns about water levels on the Trent River can contact Parks Canada (705)-750-4950 or [email protected].

This Flood Warning Statement for the Trent River will be in effect until until Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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For more information contact:

Gage Comeau                                                               Corinne Ross 

Manager, Watershed Management,                           CommunicationsSpecialist                                          

Planning & Regulations                                                [email protected]          

[email protected] 
Or Duty Officer phone (613) 848 4883