Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for more rain in the Kawarthas region for Wednesday (April 15) through Thursday.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
A few more rounds of showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected through Thursday, with additional rainfall amounts of 20 mm possible and locally higher amounts in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
Portions of the region have received significant rainfall amounts over the last few days, and the already saturated ground has a limited capacity to absorb additional rainfall.
As a result, any further rainfall could have significant impacts, including localized flooding. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas.
Rainfall amounts will likely be highly variable across the region, and rainfall warnings may be issued for some areas.
For information concerning flooding, consult your local conservation authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. For information about locally issued flood messages, visit the Ontario Flood Forecasting and Warning Program web page.
