Back to SearchFOR 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 above average inflows to Lake Ontario.
High winds during periods of elevated lake levels can cause shoreline erosion.
Residents are advised to contact their local municipalities if they require sandbags for flood protection.
Residents should take the necessary precautions to secure any loose articles along their shoreline to prevent loss and damage.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change. For current water levels or to report any observations of flooding, residents are encouraged to visit QuinteConservation.ca.
A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
This message will be in effect until (or updated if anything significant changes before) Friday, May 3, 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 above average inflows to Lake Ontario.
High winds during periods of elevated lake levels can cause shoreline erosion.
Residents are advised to contact their local municipalities if they require sandbags for flood protection.
Residents should take the necessary precautions to secure any loose articles along their shoreline to prevent loss and damage.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change. For current water levels or to report any observations of flooding, residents are encouraged to visit QuinteConservation.ca.
A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
This message will be in effect until (or updated if anything significant changes before) Friday, May 3, 2019.
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