April 23, 2019 — The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA), in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) is maintaining our FLOOD WARNING issued on April 19, 2019 for the areas under our jurisdiction along the Ottawa River. Significant rainfall has fallen over the Ottawa River basin since Thursday, April 18, 2019.  Warmer than forecasted temperatures were received Sunday and Monday. Additional rainfall of 15 to 50 mm is anticipated today and tomorrow in northern and central areas of the Ottawa River basin. Saturated soils, warm temperatures and precipitation received continues to increase snowmelt in the Ottawa…

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…