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QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION MAINTAINS FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE – UPDATE #1
Lake Ontario’s water level continues to slowly rise. Relatively drier weather has permitted Ottawa River flows to decline and allowed for Lake Ontario outflows to be increased substantially.
With precipitation forecasted for the coming week and record inflows continuing from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, it is anticipated that water levels will rise gradually and reach or...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Lake Ontario water levels have been quickly rising over the past week. Lake Ontario will continue to rise as high inflows and reduced outflows continue.
As of May 15, 2019, Lake Ontario was recorded at 68 cm above average for this time of year, which is 14 cm below the recorded level for May 15, 2017. This amount is 17 cm below the peak recorded on May 25, 2017.
Lake Ontario water levels...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Lake Ontario water levels have been quickly rising over the past week. Lake Ontario will continue to rise as high inflows and reduced outflows continue.
As of May 15, 2019, Lake Ontario was recorded at 68 cm above average for this time of year, which is 14 cm below the recorded level for May 15, 2017. This amount is 17 cm below the peak recorded on May 25, 2017.
Lake Ontario water levels...

FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR ROBLIN LAKE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2019
FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR ROBLIN LAKE
Roblin Lake in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County, has surpassed the 1 in 100 year water levels. There are no known structures within the 1 in 100 year floodplain, however, some properties in the area are experiencing flooded lawns.
Quinte Conservation owns a small water control structure at the outlet of Roblin Lake. There are currently no logs in the structure which allows for continuous outflow from the lake.
Quinte Conservation...

FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR ROBLIN LAKE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2019
FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR ROBLIN LAKE
Roblin Lake in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County, has surpassed the 1 in 100 year water levels. There are no known structures within the 1 in 100 year floodplain, however, some properties in the area are experiencing flooded lawns.
Quinte Conservation owns a small water control structure at the outlet of Roblin Lake. There are currently no logs in the structure which allows for continuous outflow from the lake.
Quinte Conservation...