A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
Weather Forecast: A low pressure system combined with the remnants of Hurricane Debby is expected to reach the Mississippi Valley Watershed later today (Thursday) and continue into tomorrow. Widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms are expected for the area. Amounts forecasted could reach anywhere from 40 mm to 75 mm of rain for the duration of the event.
Risks: Streamflows throughout the watershed are within seasonal ranges. Forecasted rainfall over the next two days is likely to cause higher than normal water levels and flows, flooding is not expected.
Actions: Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution near all water bodies due to high flows and slippery conditions. Watershed dams are being operated to manage the increased flows. These areas are extremely dangerous for recreational users of the river system. Parents are encouraged to remind children about these dangers and provide appropriate supervision.
Duration: This message is in effect until August 13, 2024 or until an update has been issued.
For More Information: Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVCA website at www.mvc.on.ca/water-levels.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer North
Water Resource Technologist
613-253-0006 ext. 243
jnorth@mvc.on.ca
Newsrooms please note:
A Watershed Conditions Statement is NOT a flood warning. Its purpose is to raise public awareness about a change or potential change in watershed conditions.
See below for watershed conditions terminology:
Watershed Conditions Statement: General notice of weather conditions that could pose a risk to personal safety or which have the potential to lead to flooding. There are two variations of these:
- Water Safety Statement: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
- Flood Outlook Statement: 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, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
Flood Warning: Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should act to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.
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