WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY - August 8, 2024
Based on information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement starting today August 8th and remaining in effect until Friday August 9th.
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
Kawartha Conservation Watershed
DATE: Thursday August 8, 2024
TIME: 10:30 am
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Based on information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement starting today, August 8th, and remaining in effect until Friday August 9th.
The remnants of tropical storm Debby are expected to reach southern Ontario later today, Thursday August 8, 2024. Approximately 25-35 mm of precipitation is expected today into Friday, with the threat of torrential downpours being forecasted across the Kawartha watershed. In addition, this system may bring heavy thunderstorms adding an extra 20 mm of rain to the watershed. Some areas may experience higher rainfall due to localized downpours.
Currently, most flows and water levels, across the Kawartha Conservation watershed, remain in the normal seasonal range. The forecasted rainfall will likely result in higher water levels and flows in creeks, rivers, streams, and lakes over the next couple of days. Widespread flooding is not anticipated. However heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling. In addition, fast flowing water and flooding in low-lying areas, natural floodplains, and areas with poor drainage is possible within the Kawartha Conservation jurisdiction.
All watercourses have the potential to be dangerous during extensive heavy rain. Riverbanks are to be saturated and slippery and areas with moving water may be unsafe. Therefore, 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. Children should be warned of the dangerous conditions and supervised while outside.
Northern tributaries, such as the Burnt River and Gull River are monitored by staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Residents along these two rivers are requested to direct any questions concerning water levels to the Minden Area office at 705-286-1521 or refer to the messages issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
Additional information from the TSW is available at the Water Management InfoNet web page.
This Watershed Condition Statement – Water Safety will be in effect through Friday August 9th, 2024.
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 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.
Yan Shao
Water Resources Engineer
Nancy Aspden
Director Integrated Watershed Management
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is a general notice that existing or potential conditions pose a risk to personal safety. Watershed Conditions Statements - Water Safety may be issued when streams are flowing at or near bank full levels, when ice conditions are unsafe, or when stream banks are icy, soft and/or slippery.
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Kawartha Conservation
277 Kenrei Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Tel: 705.328.2271
Fax: 705.328.2286
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