Kawartha Conservation cancelled a flood warning for the region on Tuesday, downgrading the watershed to a flood watch status.
Officials say since the morning of April 14, more than 100 millimetres of mixed precipitation were recorded at the Ken Reid Conservation Area monitoring location just north of Lindsay.
The average monthly total for the Lindsay area is 65.2 mm.
A flood warning does remain in effect for the watershed under the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority which encompasses Peterborough and county.
“A significant portion of precipitation has fallen in form of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain and accumulated on the ground,” Kawartha Conservation stated. “As a result a layer of about 10 centimetres of wet, heavy packed snow is observed throughout the watershed.”
Official says some minor flooding in floodplains, low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage and road ditches has occurred.
No residential flooding or road over-topping has been reported.
“Monitoring data show that water levels in medium-sized watercourses such as Mariposa Brook, Pigeon River have stabilized, while smaller streams have peaked and declining slowly,” Kawartha Conservation stated.
No precipitation and milder temperatures later this week will mean the melting of snow and ice.
“Runoff from this melt will sustain the high water levels in local watercourses but not expected to aggravate them,” Kawartha Conservation stated.
All dams on the Kawartha Lakes are open; lakes’ water levels are below or average at this time, officials stated who noted Trent-Severn Waterway officials are monitoring water levels and flows.
Kawartha Conservation is warning that all water bodies continue to be extremely dangerous as riverbanks and shorelines are slippery and unsafe and remaining ice cover unstable and hazardous.
“Kawartha Conservation is warning all residents to stay away from water bodies, as well as water structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams. Children should be warned of dangerous conditions and caregivers should maintain a close watch on children who are outside.”