High water levels start to drop

The spring floods this year may not be draining away as fast as people would like. But the rivers and streams are starting to sink back down to their usual springtime levels, at least in most parts of Eastern Ontario.

The South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) issued a notice warning residents in the South Nation River watershed region, that water levels in some parts of the upper watershed, where it drains into the Ottawa River, might “significantly increase” before starting to settle back down as summer approaches.

Residents in the Alfred-Plantagenet Township received special attention in the SNC release with a warning that the recent rainfall, with more expected before the month is over, could still create high water levels in the South Nation River and its tributaries, just upstream of the township area. Risk of flooding in some areas around the township may be possible.

The SNC noted that water levels in other parts of the South Nation watershed are Les niveaux élevés d'eau commencent à revenir à leurs conditions normales de printemps. - photo Gregg Chamberlain starting to become normal with the risk of flooding also declining. The regional conservation agency continues to monitor the watershed situation and updates are posted on its website at www.nation.on.ca.

Some areas of Prescott-Russell may still be subject to flooding problems, involving either rural roads or private properties, as a result of blockages in some drainage ditches. Residents throughout the Prescott-Russell region are still advised to check their local municipal websites for updates on local flooding conditions and road closures in their own areas.