Flood waters recede, residents brace for second surge
April 24, 2026
Municipalities are advising residents not to remove flood protection measures for the time being, as a second round of flooding is still possible in the
Municipalities are advising residents not to remove flood protection measures for the time being, as a second round of flooding is still possible in the
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
Lac Coulonge water levels are expected to rise to 108.40 by Monday, but this could change depending on rainfall. The major flood level is set
The Ottawa River Planning Board is warning the water may rise above ‘minor flood levels’ in the coming days.
Municipalities are advising residents not to remove flood protection measures for the time being, as a second round of flooding is still possible in the coming weeks.
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
Lac Coulonge water levels are expected to rise to 108.40 by Monday, but this could change depending on rainfall. The major flood level is set at 108.50 at that location, only a few notches higher than this weekend’s expected levels.
The Ottawa River Planning Board is warning the water may rise above ‘minor flood levels’ in the coming days.
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