Flooding Update from Ramara Township

A message from the Township - March 20, 2025

Attention residents on or near the Black River and Lake St. John  

The Black River has started to top the dam at Lake St. John and is now flowing in reverse into Lake St. John. Lake St. John will continue to fill until the water levels in the Black River receded.

What can you do to prevent flooding in your home?

• Put weather protection sealant around basement windows and ground-level doors.

• Keep gutters and nearby storm drains clear of debris and remove debris from water drainage systems such as weeping tile, culverts and ditches.

• Check your sump pump, backup pump and power supply. Ensure they are all in good working order and not connected in the sanitary sewer system.

• Raise large appliances in the basement above the potential water level.

• Find your floor drain and make sure nothing is covering it.

• Learn how to turn off utilities such as electricity and gas in your residence.

• Determine if there are any special precautions required to safeguard electrical, natural gas, fuel oil or propane heating.

Reminder! Since 2016, the Township has not provided sandbags or sand to affected residents but encourage residents to reach out to local businesses for sandbags and sand.

For more information on how to protect your home, please visit our emergency management page at https://buff.ly/podEwO1 or buff.ly/oprXU2E

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Please contact the Infrastructure department if your culvert is backed up or if you are experiencing flooding on the road.

Report it online: https://buff.ly/xY8Tqz6

Call: 705-484-5374, follow prompts