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QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES MOIRA, SALMON, AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS TO FLOOD WATCH

Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES MOIRA, SALMON, AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS TO FLOOD WATCH
The Quinte Conservation Watershed received approximately 20 mm of rain on Friday, April 26, which was lower than forecasted. This amount of precipitation did not increase water levels on the Moira River. The Salmon and Napanee Rivers responded to the rainfall and water levels have since peaked.
All water levels on rivers and inland lakes throughout the watershed have peaked....

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO

Posted on Monday, April 29, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Yesterday, Lake Ontario’s water levels were 38 cm above average for this time of year.
There is a 50 per cent chance that water levels will rise another 15 cm, or greater, throughout the next week.
Inflow from Lake Erie, local inflow, and downstream flooding are contributing to the rise in Lake Ontario water levels.
Lake Erie was recorded yesterday with record highs for this time of year....

FLOOD WARNING UPDATE #1 FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Posted on Friday, April 26, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2019
FLOOD WARNING UPDATE #1 FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
The flood warning issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed on April 22, 2019 remains in effect. This update is to inform municipalities and the public on the changing conditions expected throughout the watershed over the next week.
Widespread rainfall ranging from 25 mm to over 50 mm has been forecasted for the Quinte Watershed on Friday, April 26. The amount of rain expected varies by location. It is...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO

Posted on Friday, April 26, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Lake Ontario rose 15 cm over the last week. There is a 50 per cent chance lake levels will rise over 15 cm in the week to follow. Lake Levels are not expected to reach 2017 levels based on current forecasts.
This rise in lake levels is in response to recent significant and forecasted rainfalls and the spring freshet on the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers. In addition, Lake Erie is contributing...

QUINTE CONSERVATION UPGRADES TO A FLOOD WARNING

Posted on Monday, April 22, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPGRADES TO A FLOOD WARNING
The Quinte Conservation Watershed received less than the anticipated rainfall of 65 mm over the Easter weekend. Just over 15 mm of rainfall was recorded in the southern portions of the watershed. A high of 30 mm was recorded at the rain gauge on Hwy 7 near Deloro, along with 40 mm being recorded in the northern regions, including, at the Depot Lakes near Verona. The Town of Bancroft, just north of the Quinte Watershed...