Current Status: Water Safety Statement
Water Safety Statement Extended
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (10:00 AM)
This statement extends the Water Safety Statement issued on March 16, 2026.
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is extending the Water Safety Statement for its jurisdiction.
Environmental Conditions and Risks: While water levels throughout the region have returned to normal for this time of year, fast flows, unstable banks, and melting or unstable ice may continue to create hazardous conditions near waterways across the RRCA jurisdiction.
Weather Forecast: Rain is expected this week, beginning the evening of Wednesday, March 25, and continuing through Thursday, March 26, resulting in a possible 20 mm of total precipitation. This may lead to short-term increases in water levels; however, widespread river flooding is not anticipated at this time.
In North Glengarry: The RRCA is actively monitoring and managing lake levels at Loch Garry, Middle Lake, and Mill Pond to reduce the potential for flooding. Water levels in the Garry River, downstream of these lakes, may rise suddenly as part of necessary water level management.
This statement remains in effect until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 4:00 pm. The RRCA will continue monitoring water levels and weather forecasts as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning program. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
For more information: Jason Symington, Resource Specialist, (613) 938-3611 ext. 239
Jason.Symington@rrca.on.ca
Media Contact: Vincent Pilon, Communications Specialist, (613) 938-3611 ext. 229
Vincent.Pilon@rrca.on.ca
Media Contact: RRCA Flood Forecasting and Warning Directory
About Flood Forecasting and Warning in the RRCA
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is responsible for flood related emergencies. Flood forecasting and warning has been delegated to Conservation Authorities. If a local emergency is declared, MNR will work directly with the municipality and in consultation with the Conservation Authority.
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority monitors precipitation and water levels throughout Cornwall, South Glengarry, and large portions of North Glengarry and South Stormont.
About Flood Forecasting Notices
Normal
No flood conditions exist.
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety
High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook
Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
Flood Watch
Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
Flood Warning
Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.
In the event of a flood status of anything other than normal, the RRCA will issue a media release and advise our member municipalities.