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Water from the overflowing banks of the Rideau River had flooded some streets and pathways in Ottawa South and Ottawa East on Saturday, as well as rural properties outside of town.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, which had issued a flood warning after Thursday’s initial heavy rainfall, said in an update on Saturday afternoon that water levels were expected to reach a peak sometime during the day.
Water levels also rose in the Jock River on Friday, causing some people around Richmond to have difficulty getting to their homes or cottages.
With sunshine and the temperature reaching 9 C on Saturday, snow and ice was melting, helping keep water levels up.
In Ottawa South, Windsor Park resembled a giant lake, and water covered part of the sidewalk on nearby Belmont Avenue.
Windsor Park in Ottawa South is a giant lake after water overflowed the banks of the Rideau River. Jacquie Miller photo
Belmont Avenue resident Jean Fleming said most of the homeowners surrounding her have sump pumps running. “We all have them. That’s what’s keeping our basements dry.
“That’s the only reason we haven’t been flooded.”
She was cheerful about the situation, saying the houses were built in a flood plain. She’s lived on Belmont for 30 years, and has seen water creep up the street four or five times before.
Kids were splashing about in rubber boots, and on Friday some people were kayaking in the park, she said.
Part of Belmont Avenue in Ottawa South is covered in water. Jacquie Miller photo
The eastern section of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties and Renfrew County, where some low-lying roads were flooded, were also still under flood warnings that were issued Friday.
Water levels are high on County Roads 5, 8, 11 and 17. County staff will be monitoring the water levels all night, please use caution. pic.twitter.com/inBgjHnLum
— United Counties SDG (@SDGCounties) April 7, 2017
A flood watch — a lesser level of warning — for the northeast reaches of the Ottawa River issued Thursday was still in effect for residents in the city of Clarence-Rockland, the town of Hawkesbury and the townships of East Hawkesbury and Champlain.
The Ministry of Natural Resources Flood information website has advisories from across the province.
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The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, which had issued a flood warning after Thursday’s initial heavy rainfall, said in an update on Saturday afternoon that water levels were expected to reach a peak sometime during the day.
Water levels also rose in the Jock River on Friday, causing some people around Richmond to have difficulty getting to their homes or cottages.
With sunshine and the temperature reaching 9 C on Saturday, snow and ice was melting, helping keep water levels up.
In Ottawa South, Windsor Park resembled a giant lake, and water covered part of the sidewalk on nearby Belmont Avenue.
Windsor Park in Ottawa South is a giant lake after water overflowed the banks of the Rideau River. Jacquie Miller photo
Belmont Avenue resident Jean Fleming said most of the homeowners surrounding her have sump pumps running. “We all have them. That’s what’s keeping our basements dry.
“That’s the only reason we haven’t been flooded.”
She was cheerful about the situation, saying the houses were built in a flood plain. She’s lived on Belmont for 30 years, and has seen water creep up the street four or five times before.
Kids were splashing about in rubber boots, and on Friday some people were kayaking in the park, she said.
Part of Belmont Avenue in Ottawa South is covered in water. Jacquie Miller photo
The eastern section of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties and Renfrew County, where some low-lying roads were flooded, were also still under flood warnings that were issued Friday.
Water levels are high on County Roads 5, 8, 11 and 17. County staff will be monitoring the water levels all night, please use caution. pic.twitter.com/inBgjHnLum
— United Counties SDG (@SDGCounties) April 7, 2017
A flood watch — a lesser level of warning — for the northeast reaches of the Ottawa River issued Thursday was still in effect for residents in the city of Clarence-Rockland, the town of Hawkesbury and the townships of East Hawkesbury and Champlain.
The Ministry of Natural Resources Flood information website has advisories from across the province.
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twitter.com/JacquieAMiller
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