The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (Cloca) has advisedthat the Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), is forecasting rain accumulations between 15 – 20 mm. As a result, they are asking all residents to stay away from all watercourses, shorelines, and structures such as bridges, culverts and dams.
Additionally, Kawartha Conservation has issued a Flood Outlook for March 4-7 due to warmer temperatures and expected rainfall (15-25 mm).
Temperatures are forecasted above the freezing mark, such that 25 – 35mm of rain and snowmelt, could be seen over the next two days. According to the Conservation Authority, temperatures, combined with precipitation, ground conditions and a snow-water equivalent of 95mm according to snow survey data will result in runoff causing water levels and flows in our streams.
Stream flows are at normal levels for this time of year, and ice is present in most watercourses. Milder temperatures and rain could weaken and cause the breakup of ice cover where it exists, causing localized water level increases, ice jams, and flooding, said Cloca. Increased wave activity, elevated water levels, fast flowing water, and slippery conditions along stream banks and Lake Ontario shorelines continue to make these locations extremely dangerous.
This Flood Outlook Statement will be in effect through Thursday, March 6 or until further notice. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will continue to monitor the conditions of the streams and will provide updates as required.
Stay up to date by viewing Cloca’s website.
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