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June 26, 2020 - Shoreline Conditions Statement issued for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 26, 2020

SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT ISSUED FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO

Quinte Conservation has downgraded the Flood Watch issued on May 15th for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte to a Shoreline Conditions Statement.

Quinte Conservation uses lake elevation measurements of 75.3 m to determine a general flood line above which some properties will begin to be affected by water over the bank of the shoreline. As the lake level is now below this elevation and is not expected to rise above it this year, a Shoreline Conditions Statement has been issued.

Lake Ontario’s water level continues to decline and was recorded at 75.25 m yesterday. This level is 19 cm above average and 65 cm below the recorded average set this time in 2019. Water Levels are expected to continue to slowly decline over the coming weeks and months.

Residents are reminded to take precautions along shorelines as unstable/unsafe banks may exist due to recent erosion and wave action. Flood induced floating debris may cause issues for boaters. Those with properties in low-lying or flood prone areas should continue to monitor forecasts for storms and high winds. 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 SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT: a FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT gives early notice of the potential for flooding on the Great Lakes based on weather and lake conditions and water safety information.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) August 28, 2020

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www.quinteconservation.ca.

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For more information contact:
Christine McClure, Water Resources Manager
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130

 

Quinte Conservation Issues a Flood Watch Advisory for Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 15, 2020

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

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www.quinteconservation.ca.

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For more information contact:
Christine McClure, Water Resources Manager
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130

 

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 9, 2020

Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise over the coming month. 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 reach 75.3 m this week and reach peak levels in mid-May around 75.56 metres. This is below the peak of 75.88 metres seen in 2017 and 75.92 metres observed in 2019.

Higher than normal water levels have continued throughout the winter and into the spring. Unprecedented inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario have kept these water levels elevated over the past few months. The average Lake Ontario water level was recorded to be 75.28 metres on Wednesday, which is 44 cm above average and 36 cm below the record high for this time of year.

Residents are advised to check local weather and wave forecasts for warnings as high wind and waves can cause shoreline erosion and wave up-rush. 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 15, 2020

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation's main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at:

www.quinteconservation.ca.


More information about Quinte Conservation is available at:

www.quinteconservation.ca.

Most recent water levels 

What To Do in a Flood

Video: How to Sandbag Your Home 

 Report your observations of high water on Lake Ontario or the Bay of Quinte 

For more information:

Christine McClure
Water Resources Manager

cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 or (613) 354-3312 ext. 130

See this message at: https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/conservationenvironment

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

Above seasonal warm temperatures have been forecasted for the next 10 days, with a storm system delivering 25-35 mm of rain expected to start Saturday and continue through to Monday. It is predicted that higher temperatures and rain will contribute to the total melt out of the remaining snow pack in the northern regions of the Moira watershed (north of HWY 7) within this time frame. Although almost all snow and ice have already melted south of HWY 7, the area of the upper Moira watershed still contains a significant snow pack. This will result in a rapid rise in the Black, Skootamatta, and the Moira River upstream of Stoco Lake. Small creeks and low lying areas may experience high water levels as well.

The watershed's upper lakes and tributaries may experience localized flooding.

The area around Moira River at Actinolite may possibly be at risk for minor flooding mid next week. Residents and property owners that annually experience localized flooding should prepare now.

Water Resources Technician Dave Eastcott says, "Rivers will respond quickly and waterfront property owners on the Moira, Salmon, Black, and Skootamatta Rivers who experience annual periodic flooding should closely monitor the conditions in order to protect their property."

The flood risk is low for the Moira River at Foxboro. It is possible that the river may slightly exceed full bank conditions. It is estimated that the maximum peak river flows will occur within 7 days.

A similar snow melt will occur in the upper Salmon River watershed. The watershed's upper lakes and tributaries may experience elevated levels.

As there is very little remaining snow in the Napanee watershed, the flood risk is low at this time.

There is no overland flood concern in Prince Edward County at this time. Advisories about Lake Ontario remain in effect and unchanged.

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, lake shore flooding or erosion.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) April 3, 2020

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation's main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony.

More information about Quinte Conservation is available at

www.quinteconservation.ca.

Most recent water levels 

What To Do in a Flood

Video: How to Sandbag Your Home 

 Report your observations of high water on Lake Ontario or the Bay of Quinte 

For more information:

Christine McClure
Water Resources Manager

cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 or (613) 354-3312 ext. 130

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise into the spring. 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 reach 75.3 m by the week of April 10 and reach peak levels in mid-May around 75.45 metres. This is well below the peak of 75.88 metres seen in 2017 and 75.92 metres observed in 2019.


Higher than normal water levels have continued throughout the fall and winter. Unprecedented inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario have kept these water levels elevated over the past few months. The average Lake Ontario water level was recorded to be 75.17 metres on Wednesday, which is 51 cm above average and only 14 cm below the record high for this time of year.


Residents are advised to check local weather and wave forecasts for warnings as high wind and waves can cause shoreline erosion and wave up rush. 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 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, lake shore flooding or erosion.


This message will be in effect until (or updated before) April 11, 2020

More information about Quinte Conservation is available at

www.quinteconservation.ca. 

For more information:

Christine McClure
Water Resources Manager

cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 or (613) 354-3312 ext. 130