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Current Watershed Conditions

Updated: April 16, 2026 @ 10:31 AM

Low Water Status: Normal

Level Normal: Water supply problem is not of concern.

Flood Status: Flood Watch

Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.

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Past Conditions

April 16, 2026

Flood Status: Flood Watch

April 14, 2026

Flood Status: Flood Outlook

April 14, 2026

Flood Status: Water Safety Statement

April 07, 2026

Flood Status: Water Safety Statement

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News & Alerts

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FLOOD WATCH - Lower Ottawa River

April 16th, 2026 – This FLOOD WATCH statement is an update to the Flood Outlook issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 14th, 2026.

flood outlook notice for the Ottawa River

Flood Outlook - Lower Ottawa River

April 14th, 2026 - A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

WATERSHED CONDITIONS - WATER SAFETY

SNC advises that a Water Safety Statement is being issued for the South Nation River Watershed.

Water Safety graphic for the lower Ottawa River

Water Safety: Lower Ottawa River

A Water Safety Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY

South Nation Conservation (SNC) advises that the Flood Outlook of March 18th is being updated to a Water Safety Statement.

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: FLOOD OUTLOOK

South Nation Conservation (SNC) advises that the Flood Watch of March 16 is being downgraded to a Flood Outlook Statement.