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Flooding in Clarence-Rockland - Updates May 10 2023

Flows and water levels continue to slowly decline at all locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River.  Water levels are expected to continue to drop by 30 to 45 cm over the next week due to the sunny and dry weather forecast. 

However, we ask that affected residents not remove their sandbag walls until further notice. We will communicate the next steps directly with them as soon as possible. 

Navigation ban and boat ramps

Yesterday, the Canadian Ministry of Transport emitted a Temporary Orderon...

May 1 2023 - Flood Warning

May 2, 2023 — This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 28th, 2023.

Water levels are expected to rise again within the Ottawa River Basin due to significant rainfall received over the past few days. Runoff from this rain event will bring additional water volumes to the Ottawa River at a time when levels are already near major flood thresholds.

Based on Ottawa River Regulating Committee forecasts,...

April 28 2023 - Flood Warning Update

April 28, 2023 — This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 20th, 2023.

Water levels are expected to rise again within the Ottawa River Basin due to significant rainfall forecasted Saturday through Tuesday. Runoff from this rain event will bring additional water volumes to the Ottawa River at a time when levels are already near major flood thresholds.

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee is...

Public Notice - Amendment to User Fee By-Law

Municipal Sports Field Rental Policy

Please take notice that the Municipal Council intends to consider the adoption of an amendment to the User Fee By-law further to the consideration of a Municipal Sports Field Rental Policy, at its Regular Council Meeting on May 10, 2023. The initial report was presented to Council in Committee of the Whole on April 12, 2023 under item 10.4.a Sports Field Rental Policy.

The agenda for this meeting will be published on the City of Clarence-Rockland Website www...

April 25 2023 - River Conditions Forecast

Water levels and flows on the main stem of the Ottawa River are stabilizing in all locations from Mattawa to the Montreal area. The volume of meltwater from the central part of the basin is decreasing. Additional water is entering the river due to recent rainfall on the western and northern portions of the basin. This will slow the rate of level decrease in downstream areas, but is not expected to cause any level increases. Water levels are expected to be fairly stable or to decrease slightly...