The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority says flood conditions are present across the Rideau Valley in many low-lying areas adjacent to several rivers, creeks and ditches.
"Additional areas have the potential to flood over the next few days, especially because of snow remaining within the city of Ottawa and the Tay River watershed," the conservation authority said in a statement.
Properties around the Rideau River, Bob's Lake, Christie Lake and Tay River could see flooding over the Easter weekend. Ottawa received 38.5 mm of rain on Wednesday, while Kemptville received 63.5 mm of rain and Brockville saw 42.6 mm of rain. The conservation authority notes that following this week's heavy rain, the forecast calls for temperatures to stay above 0 C moving into next week.
Water levels and flows are expected to increase or remain high in all waterways across the Rideau Valley Watershed, according to the conservation authority.
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