Crowe Valley Conservation Authority - Watershed Conditions Statement - March 11, 2026

The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority - WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT.

Effective immediately, Thursday, 11 March 2026 and will remain in effect until noon, Friday 20, March 2026. 

WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
Crowe Valley Conservation Authority watershed continues to react to significant rainfall received last week.

Water flows in rivers and creeks can be high and are continuing to increase in the southern portion of the watershed.  This includes Crowe River, Beaver Creek and North River and all the small tributaries.

Minor flooding in flood prone areas of the Crowe Valley watershed is likely to occur. Residents should consider taking the necessary precautions to protect their property.  Crowe Valley Conservation Authority recommends:
•    Safety when near rivers and creeks
•    Securing items that might float away
•    Have a personal emergency plan in place and know your municipalities Emergency Preparedness Plan

Flows around dams and hydro generation plants may also increase and structures such as culverts and bridges with fast flowing water going through or underneath them must be avoided as well.  

With March Break approaching, Crowe Valley Conservation Authority strongly advise residents to monitor their children and keep them away from these dangerous zones.

Hypothermia is still a concern for anyone at this time of year if a person falls into water.  Avoid banks of rivers and streams which are slippery or have unstable walking conditions which could lead to accidently falling into water.  Even smaller tributaries such as streams, creeks and ditches with fast flowing water must be avoided to eliminate exposure to hazardous conditions.

Crowe Valley Conservation Authority has issued this Water Safety Statement to inform the public of current water levels and flows.  This Statement will be updated based on future weather and watershed conditions.

Crowe Valley Conservation Authority includes portions of the municipalities of Trent Hills, Stirling-Rawdon, Marmora and Lake, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, North Kawartha, Wollaston, Limerick, Tudor and Cashel, Faraday and Highlands East.