Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario

March 25, 2022-Flood Outlook Statement Extended (1)

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March 25, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION EXTENDS FLOOD OUTLOOK DUE TO ONGOING SPRING FRESHETS

This media release is an extension of the March 16th Flood Outlook Statement.

Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict dry but warm conditions from Friday to Sunday, with warming temperatures expected to stay above zero until Monday. Long range forecasts indicate above zero daytime temperatures moving forward, with nighttime freezing conditions becoming sporadic.

The...

2022- 03 - 16 Flood Outlook Statement

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March 16, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL

Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict 20-25 mm of rainfall from Friday to Sunday, with warming temperatures expected to stay above zero until Monday.

Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick rise in water levels on major creeks and rivers; however, they are not forecasted to over top their banks at this time. It is projected that this...

February 16, 2022 - Water Safety Statement

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February 16, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE REGION

Local weather forecasts are predicting 40-50 mm of mixed precipitation, including rain changing to snow, throughout the Quinte Conservation Watershed Wednesday night and throughout Thursday. Creeks, streams, and rivers will rise rapidly in response to rain and runoff in areas with low snow coverage.

Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick...

December 10, 2021 - Water Safety Statement

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December 10, 2021

The Quinte Watershed is forecasted to receive 25 mm or more of rain over the weekend. That, coupled with very mild temperatures, will melt snow and create runoff, causing elevated river flows and swelling in streams and rivers.

Some isolated nuisance flooding is likely around small watercourses, urban areas, and ditches.

The Prince Edward County Watershed has received above average lake effect precipitation in recent weeks and is currently experiencing...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT FOR THE MOIRA REGION

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September 27, 2021

A widespread large rain event that occurred late last week brought, on average, 70 mm of precipitation to the Quinte region Watersheds. Some regions north of HWY 7, in particular the Black River watershed, received over 130 mm of rain. This significant rainfall resulted in a rapid rise in flows in the Black River, and to a lesser extent the Upper Moira, and Skootamatta Rivers.

All lakes and rivers in the upper Moira watershed reached their peak over the weekend...