FLOOD WARNING: Saint Lawrence River – Update #3
Weather Forecast:
Rainfall of 20 to 30 mm is possible Monday, June 10, 2019.
Environmental Conditions:
Lake Ontario’s water levels have reached the record peaks observed in 2017 and have since slowly risen. Due to the absence of significant weather systems, Lake Ontario appears to be stabilizing.
Levels are already at critical values in some areas. Flooding and other high-water impacts continue to be reported around the upper Saint Lawrence River during periods of active weather.
Risks:
The latest forecast from the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board suggests that Lake Ontario is near its seasonal peak and is expected to remain stable or slightly decline in the coming weeks.
Lake Ontario’s increased outflows may increase Saint Lawrence River levels upstream of Iroquois throughout Edwardsburg/Cardinal and Augusta Township.
Residents are advised that wind may cause large waves, further aggravating water levels which may affect structures close to shore.
ACTION:
Residents in flood-prone areas are encouraged to closely monitor conditions and take necessary actions.
Residents are advised to stay away from watercourses where flows are high and where banks might be unstable. Parents are encouraged to explain dangers to children.
Residents in flood prone or low-lying areas historically susceptible to flooding are encouraged to closely follow evolving conditions and take necessary precautions to protect their property.
Duration:
This Flood Warning statement is in effect until Friday, June 14, 2019 at 5:00 PM
SNC monitors the water levels and weather forecasts as part of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. Updates are provided as conditions change.
The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board continues to monitor conditions on an ongoing basis. Information on hydrologic conditions, water levels and outflows, including graphics and photos, are available on the Board’s website at www.ijc.org/en/loslrb.
Please visit www.nation.on.ca for more information. To provide feedback with respect to changes in water related conditions please email waterwatch@nation.on.ca, post on our Facebook (/SouthNationConservation) or Twitter (@SouthNationCA).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Omar Kana’n, Water Resources Specialist – Engineering,
613-551-9057, okanan@nation.on.ca.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES: Taylor Campbell, Communications Specialist,
613-984-2948, ext. 296, tcampbell@nation.on.ca.
Forwarded to: All Flood Forecasting and Warning Directory
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