Flood Water - March 31, 2026
Residents of Cavan Monaghan,
Please be advised that the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) has issued a Flood Watch starting Tuesday March 31 for local waterways and the Trent-Severn Waterway.
The Otonabee Conservation jurisdiction received between 20-30mm of rainfall overnight on Monday, March 30 and into the morning on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The forecast has the potential for an additional 40-50mm between Tuesday to Sunday, April 5, 2026. (10-15mm Tuesday, 10mm Thursday, and 20-25mm Saturday / Sunday).
Water levels and flows in local watercourses have increased due to the rainfall. Ground conditions are saturated and will not absorb any more rainfall leading to higher rates of runoff. With the forecasted rainfall Tuesday to Sunday, April 5, 2026, water levels and flows will continue to rise.
As a result, there is potential for nuisance to minor-level flooding of low-lying, flood vulnerable areas along the banks of local watercourses. Ponding and pooling of water in areas of poor drainage is expected.
Water levels can be monitored at Trent-Severn Waterway, Water Survey of Canada and Otonabee Conservation websites.
Please see the full notice here: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/news/posts/flood-watch-for-local-watercourses-on-march-31-2026/