Otonabee River

• 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
  
• 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
• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area as rainfall warning in effect

  A low-pressure system is expected to bring between 40 and 60 millimetres of rainfall Wednesday and an additional 20 millimetres on Thursday.

  Weather

  Sep 22, 2021
• Victim pronounced deceased after body recovered from Otonabee River in Peterborough: police

  Police responded to a 911 call about a body in the water near James Stevenson Park on Wednesday evening.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• Authorities warn Otonabee Region watershed in Peterborough area nears possible drought this spring

  On Monday, the Otonabee Conservation noted that unlike most years, the 2021 freshet —  when temperatures trigger significant meltwater run-off — was one month earlier than normal.

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2021
• Flood watch extended for Peterborough and area within Otonabee Region watershed

  A flood watch issued earlier this week for the Trent-Severn Waterway has been extended for all municipalities within the Otonabee watershed, authorities announced Thursday.

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2021
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• Flood watch issued for section of Trent-Severn Waterway in Otonabee Region watershed

  The Haliburton Lakes/Reservoir Lakes Region flows into the Kawartha Lakes, the Otonabee River, Rice Lake and the Trent River, which could see water levels rise, 'possibly rapidly.'

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2021
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• Water safety statement issued for Peterborough area but flooding not expected

  Milder temperatures this week will increase waterflows in the Otonabee watershed, however, flooding is not expected.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2021