Otonabee River

• Flood watch extended for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  The flood watch — first issued on Jan. 5 and extended for another week — impacts the waterway in the Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River, Rice Lake and Trent River to Hastings.

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  Jan 12
  
• 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
  
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• Car nearly crashes into Otonabee River in Peterborough’s north end

  Around 4:15 p.m., emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash along Armour Road near Dafoe Drive, just south of Trent University.

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  Oct 6, 2022
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• Peterborough police arrest 2 men after group jumps from crane at Lock 19 into Otonabee River

  According to Peterborough police, officers received several 911 calls late Wednesday about three people in distress in the Otonabee River near Lock 19 of the Trent-Severn Waterway.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2022
• Flood watch issued for Peterborough waterbodies except Otonabee River, Kawartha and Rice lakes

  While a flood watch is in effect for most waterbodies in the Peterborough area with rain in the forecast, flooding is not expected at Otonabee River, Kawartha Lakes and Rice Lake.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2022
• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough region

  The conservation authority says a warming trend and precipitation over the next week will result in "significant" snowmelt and rainfall runoff.

  Environment

  Mar 16, 2022
• 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
• Peterborough boy, 10, crashes stolen minivan near edge of Otonabee River: police

  Police say a short pursuit of the stolen minivan was called off and the vehicle was located later after it crashed through a stonewall.

  Crime

  Dec 13, 2021
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• Driver escapes after pickup crashes into Otonabee River south of Lakefield: Peterborough County OPP

  A pickup truck crashed into the river along County Road 32 near Lakefield.

  Traffic

  Oct 18, 2021
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• Significant rainfall prompts temporary bypass at Peterborough wastewater treatment plant

  Residents downstream of city who draw water from the Otonabee River are advised to take necessary precautions and boil water.

  Environment

  Sep 23, 2021