WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT
South Nation Conservation cautions that watercourses are expected to rise over the next few days due to above-freezing temperatures and rainfall.
Environment Canada forecasts snow heavy at times and mixed with ice pellets before changing over to freezing rain by this evening. Above-freezing temperatures and rain is expected by Thursday morning, which will increase river levels and flows throughout the South Nation jurisdiction.
Streamflows are presently slightly above normal in some areas of the jurisdiction. Any increase in water levels is not a concern at this time; however, nuisance flooding in low-lying areas may be observed.
Residents are advised to stay away from rivers as the forecasted weather may rapidly increase river flows and unstable ice conditions. Parents are encouraged to explain these dangers to their children.
SNC staff will continue to monitor the water levels and weather forecasts as part of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program and will provide updates in the event conditions change.
SNC encourages the public to visit www.nation.on.ca and to also provide feedback with respect to changes in water related conditions in their local areas. All feedback can be sent to waterwatch@nation.on.ca; posted on our Facebook (/SouthNationConservation), or Tweet us your photos (@SouthNationCA).
For more information, please contact Golam Sharif at 1-877-984-2948 ext. 373 or Sandra Mancini at ext. 223
This statement is valid till Friday February 26, 2016.
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