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UPDATE AND INFORMATION NOTICE ON OTTAWA RIVER FLOODING - ISSUED ON MAY 1, 2026
The Township also wanted to take this opportunity to reinforce some messaging and provide information on flooding supports.
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
The most current message posted on May 5, 2026 on the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board (ORRPB) website states:
"Spring runoff is slowly decreasing in the northern part of the basin with the melting of the last patches of snow and recent rain. Water levels and flows on the Ottawa River from Mattawa to Pembroke are starting to decline slowly, while levels downstream, from Lake Coulonge to the Montreal Region, continue to decrease. Over the next week, as no major rainfall is forecast on the northern part of the basin, water levels and flows are expected to continue declining gradually from Mattawa to the Montreal Region. However, because large volumes of water continue to come from the northern part of the basin, water levels along the main stem of the river are expected to remain generally high over the next week. The northern part of the basin will remain vulnerable to heavy rainfall in the coming weeks; therefore, further increases in water levels from Mattawa to Lake Coulonge due to high spring runoff cannot be ruled out."
Residents should continue to monitor the ORRPB site daily as they update the four day forecast around 4:30 pm daily. Visit www.ottawariver.ca or call you can call 1-888-621-0059 to hear a recorded message describing the river conditions forecast.
Sand Bags
The Township continues to stock the sandbag depot at George Matheson Park located at 630 Forest Park Road, Laurentian Valley ON. Sand and sandbags are provided and at times prefilled sandbags may be available. If new depots are set up for more localized locations they will also be identified on Municipal 511 www.municipal511.ca Residents should continue to check the Township website and Facebook page for additional information/updates.
Staff continue to monitor the sandbag and sand supply at the depot, however if residents notice that supplies are needed on weekends and evenings there are after hours emergency phone numbers that residents can use that will be directed to a Public Works Staff member. The numbers are 613-735-6070 or 1-855-539-7611. During regular office hours Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm residents can call 613-735-6291 and initially speak to public works.
Sandbagging tips as well as additional information related to flood preparedness is available on the Township website.
Preparedness
Remember, it is important to plan ahead and prepare to make sure you are safe during a flood event or any emergency by preparing your emergency kits and reviewing the tip sheets with safety information related to sandbagging, electricity, well safety, flooded septic systems and checklists for emergency kits.
After the experiences of many municipalities in Renfrew County, including the Township of Laurentian Valley, the County of Renfrew Emergency Services has compiled information and best practices into a "Flood Preparation and Recovery Document". This is a great resource to review for information on what to do ahead of time to make sure you are prepared in the event of a flood and also what to do afterwards if your property has been impacted by a flooding. You can view this document or download and print a copy of the document from the Township website or the County of Renfrew website.
Additional information on flood safety is available on the Township website or by contacting the Township office at 613-735-6291 or following the Township’s facebook page for information.
Green Cart Collection Disruption for Sullivan Point Road and Gull Road
Until further notice, residents on Sullivan Point Road and Gull Road, should continue to bring their waste collection and recycling materials to the intersection of Sullivan Point Road and Gull Road for pick-up on Mondays. Please watch Township social media (website and Facebook) or contact the Township office for further information on waste collection.
Debris Management Preparations
As freshet is not over, it is still too early for debris management. Additional messaging will be issued in coming weeks related to debris removal and sandbag disposal in keeping with the Township flood response level of service policy.
Water Well Safety and Septic Systems After a Flood
Additional information is also available from the Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) about what to do to ensure your well water is safe to drink after a flood, and as tips for your septic system. Information is available on their website at www.rcdhu.com Once conditions are suitable for testing, you can pick up well water testing bottles from the RCDHU or from the Township Office at 460 Witt Road during regular office hours.
Red Cross Clean-up Kits
The Township has free Red Cross clean-up kits available for pick-up during regular office hours at the Township office for use by residents impacted by the flooding.
Stay safe and for more information contact:
Lauree J. Armstrong, CEMC (Community Emergency Management Coordinator)
larmstrong@lvtownship.ca
613-735-6291 ext. 203
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