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FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Posted on Monday, January 15, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2018
FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
With warmer temperatures expected in the Quinte region later this week, there is a potential for snow melt and the increase in flows which may cause nuisance flooding in some areas.
Residents are also reminded to be extremely cautious around local waterways and to stay off all ice covered water bodies as conditions may become unstable.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Staff will continue...

FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT - STAFF CONTINUE TO MONITOR CONDITIONS

Posted on Monday, January 08, 2018 12:00 AM

M E D I A R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 8, 2018
FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT - STAFF CONTINUE TO
MONITOR CONDITIONS
Quinte Conservation’s Flood Outlook Statement for the potential of flooding remains in effect on the Moira, Salmon,
Napanee, and Prince Edward watersheds.
Warmer temperatures this week should eliminate the formation of new frazil ice. However, the rise in temperature
combined with forecast rainfall may cause an increase in river flows which could lead to ice breaking...

FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT- LOCALIZED FLOODING MAY RESULT FROM HEAVY RAINFALL

Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 2, 2017
FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT- LOCALIZED FLOODING MAY
RESULT FROM HEAVY RAINFALL
Over the past week the Quinte Conservation Watershed received over 70mm of rainfall, Quinte
Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “All this rain has elevated stream flows
and has saturated the ground, which means that any heavy rainfall received today and over the next few
days may cause localized flooding of ditches, small creeks, and low lying areas.”
McClure adds, “Residents...

QUINTE CONSERVATION HAS REMOVED THE FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION HAS REMOVED THE FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Water levels have been lowering steadily since June and although they are high for this time of year, there is no longer a concern for flooding.

FLOOD WATCH FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2017
FLOOD WATCH FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
Quinte Conservation is downgrading from a flood warning to a flood watch for the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario Shorelines within the Quinte Conservation Watershed.
Lake Ontario water levels have declined more than 60 centimetres since the lake peaked near the end of May. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Most residential dwellings...