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UPDATE #1 FOR FLOOD WATCH ON LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2019
UPDATE #1 FOR FLOOD WATCH ON LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Lake Ontario is expected to rise at least 14 cm throughout the upcoming week. Water levels will continue to rise before peaking in late May or early June.
As of May 2, 2019, Lake Ontario was recorded at 47 cm above average for this time of year, which is 13 cm below the recorded level for May 2, 2017. This amount is 43 cm below the peak in 2017.
Lake Ontario water levels are influenced by uncontrolled,...

QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES MOIRA, SALMON, AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS TO FLOOD WATCH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES MOIRA, SALMON, AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS TO FLOOD WATCH
The Quinte Conservation Watershed received approximately 20 mm of rain on Friday, April 26, which was lower than forecasted. This amount of precipitation did not increase water levels on the Moira River. The Salmon and Napanee Rivers responded to the rainfall and water levels have since peaked.
All water levels on rivers and inland lakes throughout the watershed have peaked....

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Yesterday, Lake Ontario’s water levels were 38 cm above average for this time of year.
There is a 50 per cent chance that water levels will rise another 15 cm, or greater, throughout the next week.
Inflow from Lake Erie, local inflow, and downstream flooding are contributing to the rise in Lake Ontario water levels.
Lake Erie was recorded yesterday with record highs for this time of year....

FLOOD WARNING UPDATE #1 FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2019
FLOOD WARNING UPDATE #1 FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
The flood warning issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed on April 22, 2019 remains in effect. This update is to inform municipalities and the public on the changing conditions expected throughout the watershed over the next week.
Widespread rainfall ranging from 25 mm to over 50 mm has been forecasted for the Quinte Watershed on Friday, April 26. The amount of rain expected varies by location. It is...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Lake Ontario rose 15 cm over the last week. There is a 50 per cent chance lake levels will rise over 15 cm in the week to follow. Lake Levels are not expected to reach 2017 levels based on current forecasts.
This rise in lake levels is in response to recent significant and forecasted rainfalls and the spring freshet on the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers. In addition, Lake Erie is contributing...