Another round of rain, at times heavy, is on its way to the Kawarthas region for Tuesday (April 14).
Environment Canada has issued “yellow” rainfall warnings for northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton County, with special weather statements in effect for southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and Hasting Highlands.
The rain will begin early Tuesday morning and continue into the afternoon. Total rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are expected in areas with rainfall warnings, with 10 to 20 mm expected in other areas. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
As the already saturated ground has little ability to absorb further rainfall, water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts. In areas with higher rainfall amounts, landslides may occur in vulnerable locations such as steep slopes, deforested areas, or recent burn scars.
For information concerning flooding, consult your local conservation authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. For provincial and locally issued flood messages, visit the Ontario Flood Forecasting and Warning Program web page.
