Frazil Ice

• Possible frazil ice prompts flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation says with colder temperatures this week, along with a lack of ice cover on the Otonabee River, there is a chance for frazil ice, which could lead to flooding.

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  Jan 15, 2024
  
• Winter storm prompts flood watch extension for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  A flood watch has been in effect for the past two weeks.

  Environment

  Jan 24, 2023
  
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• Flood watch issued for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Issued Thursday due to rainfall and snowmelt, a flood watch impacts the waterway in the Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River, Rice Lake and Trent River to Hastings. 

  Environment

  Jan 5, 2023
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• Frazil ice concern prompts flood watch for Otonabee River, Jackson Creek in Peterborough

  'Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to cause a restriction of water flow downstream, thereby resulting in a rise of water, and possibly flooding.'

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2022
• Rare phenomenon covers Steep Rock, Man. waterfront with icy orbs

  Steep Rock entrepreneur Peter Hofbauer found a cobblestone-like surface on the Lake Manitoba waterfront, made of thousands of ice spheres frozen together.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2021
• Flood watch issued over potential frazil ice on Otonabee River, Jackson Creek in Peterborough area

  Due in part to extremely cold weather, a flood watch is in effect until Monday for Peterborough and surrounding townships.

  Weather

  Jan 29, 2021
• Flood warning extended on Otonabee River in Peterborough region

  Some low-lying areas along the Otonabee River south of Peterborough are experiencing floodwaters, according to Otonabee Conservation.

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2020
• Flood warning issued for Peterborough area due to frazil ice on Otonabee River

  Residents in muncipalities along the Otonbee River are advised to monitor conditions and take action to protect themselves against potential flooding.

  Environment

  Jan 20, 2020
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• Frazil ice causes flooding at Waterhen, forcing 10 out of homes

  Water is rising and 10 people have left their homes because of a frazil ice jam on the Waterhen River in Manitoba.

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  Nov 18, 2014