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May 15, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH UPDATE FOR LAKE
ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
The rise in Lake Ontario’s water level has slowed and is likely to be nearing its seasonal peak. Water levels
declined 3 cm during the cool, dry conditions this past week, but heavy rain is forecast in the coming days
and levels are likely to stabilize or slightly increase again this coming week. Lake Ontario remains on track
to peak in the coming week, well below the record-highs of 2017 and 2019. The International Lake
Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal
ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to begin their seasonal decline in the coming
weeks.
Unprecedented inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario have kept water levels elevated over the past
few months. Lake Erie remains near record-highs, and this will prevent any rapid lowering of Lake Ontario
levels.
Residents are advised to check local weather and wave forecasts for warnings as high wind and waves can
cause shoreline erosion and wave uprush. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario
water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change.
A FLOOD WATCH STATEMENT notifies that the potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses
and municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas
should prepare.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) May 29, 2020
May 15, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH UPDATE FOR LAKE
ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
The rise in Lake Ontario’s water level has slowed and is likely to be nearing its seasonal peak. Water levels
declined 3 cm during the cool, dry conditions this past week, but heavy rain is forecast in the coming days
and levels are likely to stabilize or slightly increase again this coming week. Lake Ontario remains on track
to peak in the coming week, well below the record-highs of 2017 and 2019. The International Lake
Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal
ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to begin their seasonal decline in the coming
weeks.
Unprecedented inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario have kept water levels elevated over the past
few months. Lake Erie remains near record-highs, and this will prevent any rapid lowering of Lake Ontario
levels.
Residents are advised to check local weather and wave forecasts for warnings as high wind and waves can
cause shoreline erosion and wave uprush. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario
water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change.
A FLOOD WATCH STATEMENT notifies that the potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses
and municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas
should prepare.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) May 29, 2020
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