Back to SearchFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO STAY HIGH AS A RESULT OF WEEKEND RAIN AND FORECASTED SNOW MELT – WIDE SPREAD FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED
The weekend rainfall of approximately 80 mm has caused the water levels on local creeks and rivers to rise.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The Skootamatta River, the Moira River at Tweed, the Black River, and the Clare River have, or are beginning to peak. It is expected that the Moira River at Foxboro will peak by Friday. In addition, the Salmon and Napanee Rivers are peaking at this time.”
The snow in the northern regions of the Quinte Conservation Watershed will continue to melt as the weather warms.
McClure adds “There is 35-105 mm of water stored in the snow in the northern regions of Quinte’s Watershed. The snow will continue to melt with the above freezing temperatures. This will result in sustained high water levels into next week. It is expected that there will be a limited increase in water levels on river systems. Flooding can be expected in low lying areas adjacent to the river that typically flood each year.”
Small creeks, ditches, and low-lying areas in the southern portions of the watershed will see water levels continue to decline.
Residents are reminded to make sure their sump pumps are in good working condition as a result of nuisance flooding and ponding.
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 before) Thursday, April 26, 2018
WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO STAY HIGH AS A RESULT OF WEEKEND RAIN AND FORECASTED SNOW MELT – WIDE SPREAD FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED
The weekend rainfall of approximately 80 mm has caused the water levels on local creeks and rivers to rise.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The Skootamatta River, the Moira River at Tweed, the Black River, and the Clare River have, or are beginning to peak. It is expected that the Moira River at Foxboro will peak by Friday. In addition, the Salmon and Napanee Rivers are peaking at this time.”
The snow in the northern regions of the Quinte Conservation Watershed will continue to melt as the weather warms.
McClure adds “There is 35-105 mm of water stored in the snow in the northern regions of Quinte’s Watershed. The snow will continue to melt with the above freezing temperatures. This will result in sustained high water levels into next week. It is expected that there will be a limited increase in water levels on river systems. Flooding can be expected in low lying areas adjacent to the river that typically flood each year.”
Small creeks, ditches, and low-lying areas in the southern portions of the watershed will see water levels continue to decline.
Residents are reminded to make sure their sump pumps are in good working condition as a result of nuisance flooding and ponding.
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 before) Thursday, April 26, 2018
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