Status: Water Safety Statement
Flood Warning reduced to Water Safety Statement
Monday, March 16, 2026 (2:00 PM)
This statement replaces the Flood Warning issued on March 11, 2026
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is downgrading the Flood Warning notice to a Water Safety Statement for its jurisdiction.
Environmental Conditions and Risks: Although water levels declined over the weekend, fast flows, unstable banks, and melting or unstable ice may continue to create hazardous conditions near waterways across the RRCA jurisdiction.
Weather Forecast: A thunderstorm forecast for the afternoon and evening of Monday, March 16, may bring 15–25 mm of rain and could result in short‑term increases in water levels; however, widespread river flooding is not expected 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 Friday, March 20, 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: Phil Barnes, Water Resources Engineer, (613) 938-3611 ext. 240, Phil.Barnes@rrca.on.ca
Media contact: Vincent Pilon, Communications Specialist, (613) 938-3611 ext. 229, Vincent.Pilon@rrca.on.ca
Forwarded to: 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.