Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for the entire Kawarthas region for Saturday (April 4).
A “yellow” warning for rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm is in place for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and southern Haliburton County.
An “orange” warning for rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm is in place for northern Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands.
A Colorado low will bring rain to the area Saturday, beginning with periods of rain during the day. The heaviest rain is expected to fall Saturday evening and Saturday night, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
The ground may have little ability to absorb further moisture due to other recent rainfall events combined with ongoing snowmelt. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts.
In areas with the highest rainfall amounts, localized flooding is likely and some roads may become impassable.
