Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of the Kawarthas region for rain, at times heavy, continuing until Friday evening (May 23).
The special weather statement is in effect for Kawartha Lakes, southern Peterborough County, and Northumberland County.
Rain is associated with a slow-moving low pressure system will continue until late Friday.
Since Wednesday night, 15 to 30 mm of rainfall with locally higher amounts have been reported.
Additional rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm are expected by Friday evening.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.