Water levels on Ottawa River to rise up to 35 cm more in national capital region
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Water levels on the Ottawa River are expected to rise up to 35 cm more this week in the national capital region following extensive rainfall over the weekend.
Water levels on the Ottawa River are expected to rise up to 35 cm more this week in the national capital region following extensive rainfall over the weekend.
A flood warning is in effect for the lower Ottawa River from Arnprior to Hawkesbury. The Ottawa River Regulating Committee (ORRC) says it expects to see water levels rise between 20 and 35 cm this week in flood-prone areas of Constance Bay, Britannia, Cumberland, Rockland and Hawkesbury.
In some parts of the region, water levels could exceed the 2022 peak by up to 60 cm; however, levels are still expected to remain below the record highs from 2019.
"Based on Ottawa River Regulating Committee forecasts, flood prone areas along the main stem of the Ottawa River from Arnprior to Hawkesbury are at risk. Water levels are currently expected to remain 45 cm to 70 cm below historical flood levels of 2019 on the main stem of the Ottawa River," a statement says.
Here is what the ORRC is predicting over the next week:
The city of Ottawa says local impacts have been "relatively small" this season.
"The City continues to monitor conditions very closely. At this time, we have observed minor impacts to roads and some parks, but nothing impacting critical infrastructure related to flood waters. We are encouraging residents, however, to report any issues to 3-1-1," a statement from director of public safety service Beth Gooding said.
