2026: INCREASING FLOOD RISKS ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER

Press Release posted on 2026-04-13 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee warns that water levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River are expected to increase and may exceed flood levels in some flood prone areas depending on weather. Residents are advised to monitor the river conditions forecast on our website and to consult the flood-related information provided by their respective provincial authorities over the next few weeks. 

No additional press releases will be published by the Ottawa River Regulating Committee regarding spring flooding.

See the River Conditions Forecast message that is posted daily on the Home and Current Conditions webpages. The message will provide more specific details as to what locations may experience flooding over the next few days.  Forecast flows and levels over a four-day period are provided at key locations on the Forecast webpage.

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