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From the TSW:
Water Level Management Update –Thursday May 9, 2019
Weather
The five day weather forecast is predicting a strong, low system which may result in total of 50 mm of rain and heavier amounts in localized areas impacted by thunderstorms.
Outlook
The impacts from the above average amounts of precipitation received remain across the system. While still high, flows and water levels have started to recede across all locations. However, the heavy amount of rain expected in the short-term forecast is of concern. The Trent-Severn Water Management team are actively monitoring the changing conditions. Any watershed condition updates will be released by your Conservation Authority or local Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources district.
Haliburton and Northern Areas
Water levels and flows remain high in northern areas. Most lake levels on the Gull River, Burnt River system, and Central Lakes are above full or near full and are leveling off. Lake levels are monitored on a 24 hour basis and operational activities are currently conducted and based on the current watershed conditions, lake levels, estimated runoff amounts and forecasted rainfall. The flows on Burnt River are near average and receding but expected to level off and be sustained by the enhanced runoff from precipitation. The flows on the Gull River are above average for this time of year.