Major flood levels possible, depending on rainfall

Major flood levels possible, depending on rainfall

The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board is warning residents that major flooding is possible from Lac Coulonge down to Lac Deschenes, depending on the amount of rainfall received this weekend, with peak levels expected early next week.

“Minor flood levels are expected to be exceeded in flood prone areas along the river from Pembroke down to the Montreal Region, starting tomorrow,” the statement reads. “Levels may exceed the major flood level from Lake Coulonge to Lake Deschenes depending on the precipitation received and rapidity of snowmelt … Levels are expected to peak starting Tuesday-Wednesday at Lake Coulonge, Chats Lake and Lake Deschenes to maximums of 108.50 m, 75.70 m and 60.15 m respectively.”

For more information consult the ORRPB website.