Peterborough Flooding

• Peterborough marks completion of $53M Central Area flood-reduction project

  The project was deemed a priority in the city's Flood Reduction Master Plan following the devastating flood in July 2004. The project also featured cycling upgrades.

  Economy

  Sep 8, 2023
  
• Streets, parking lots, homes flood as severe thunderstorm hits Peterborough

  Heavy rains cause a number of roads in Peterborough's south and central areas to be closed Thursday night due to flooding. Up to 23 millimetres fell. 

  Weather

  Aug 4, 2023
  
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• Flood watch in effect for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation issued a flood watch Thursday and urged residents to be cautious on the Trent-Severn Waterway and local lakes despite the recent days of milder weather.

  Environment

  May 11, 2023
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• Flood watch extended for Peterborough area waterbodies, Trent-Severn Waterway

  With more rain in the forecast and warm temperatures melting the snowpack, Otonabee Conservation says flooding of low-lying areas along the Otonabee River is expected.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2023
• 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
• 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
• Flood watch issued for Peterborough region: conservation authority

  Otonabee Conservation says 20 to 30 millimetres of rainfall is expected between Thursday and Friday which could contribute to potential flooding.

  Environment

  Mar 18, 2020
• Water safety statement issued for Peterborough region

  A water safety statement will be in effect for the Otonabee Region jurisdiction until March 18.

  Environment

  Mar 13, 2020
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• 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
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• Peterborough officials, residents reflect on 15th anniversary of historic flood

  While such a historic flood is rare, it could happen again. If it does, the City of Peterborough says it's better prepared this time around.

  Environment

  Jul 16, 2019