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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - October 5, 2023

Based on information received from Environment Canada, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement for the coming days October 5th - 11th.

A low-pressure system is expected to enter southern Ontario this evening bringing accumulated rainfall amounts of 20-30mm tonight and tomorrow morning. The drop in temperatures over the next two days might increase the risk of thunderstorms. Low-lying areas could be susceptible to flooding within the Kawartha Conservation jurisdiction, especially during intense rain events such as thunderstorms.

 

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WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY

 

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
DATE:   Thursday October 5, 2023
TIME:    4:00 pm             

Message sent based on information received from:

  • Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
  • Environment Canada

Based on information received from Environment Canada, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement for the coming days October 5th - 11th.

A low-pressure system is expected to enter southern Ontario this evening bringing accumulated rainfall amounts of 20-30mm tonight and tomorrow morning. The drop in temperatures over the next two days might increase the risk of thunderstorms. Low-lying areas could be susceptible to flooding within the Kawartha Conservation jurisdiction, especially during intense rain events such as thunderstorms.

Widespread flooding is not anticipated, however water levels and flows in watercourses across the Kawartha Conservation jurisdiction will rise over the next few days, resulting in higher volume and faster flowing water due to the extended period of precipitation.

All watercourses have the potential to be dangerous during extended rain events and  Kawartha Conservation is warning all residents to stay a safe distance from all streams and rivers, as well as water structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams. Riverbanks can become slippery during rain events. Children should be warned of the dangerous conditions and supervised while outside.

Northern tributaries, such as the Burnt and Gull River are monitored by staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Residents along these two rivers are requested to direct any questions concerning water levels to the MNRF Minden Area office at 705-286-5207 or refer to the messages issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) at https://www.ontario.ca/law-and-safety/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program .

Additional information from the TSW is available at the Water Management InfoNet web page https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/info/infonet.

This Watershed Condition Statement – Water Safety will be in effect through Wednesday October 11th, 2023.  

Kawartha Conservation will continue monitoring local watercourses and notify the public and municipalities within its watershed jurisdiction of any changes. We are in close communication with partner agencies such as the Trent Severn Waterway, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and neighbouring Conservation Authorities during all flood situations.

If you are aware of or have concerns about flooding, please contact Kawartha Conservation at 705.328.2271 or 705.344.0155 after hours.

Nancy Aspden - Acting Director, Integrated Watershed Management

Yan Shao -  Water Resources Engineer

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