Flood Watch Issued For Municipalities Along Trent-Severn Waterway Due to Frazil Ice

Otonabee Conservation has issued a flood watch for municipalities along the Trent-Severn Waterway within its jurisdiction due to the potential for flooding because of frazil ice.

Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation.

Frazil ice is a kind of slush ice that occurs when temperatures drop below freezing, but solid ice cannot form because of the fast, turbulent water. Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to restrict water flow, which may cause increased water levels and possibly flooding. 

Otonabee Conservation advises residents of flood-prone areas to be prepared for potential flooding and stay aware of local conditions and alerts over the next week.

Water levels can be monitored online at: 

1)      Trent-Severn Waterway’s Water Management InfoNet.

2)      Water Survey of Canada Real-Time Hydrometric Data 

3)      Otonabee Region Conservation Authority website 

The Flood Watch message will expire on Monday unless updated earlier.

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