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2022 - 06 - 15 - Water Safety Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 15, 2022

WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ISSUED FOR THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN AND SEASONALLY HIGH WATER LEVELS

Three large rain events over the last two weeks have contributed to approximately a month’s worth of rain throughout the Quinte Watershed. This has resulted in seasonally high water levels across the region’s lakes and river systems. In some areas, water levels are comparable to spring averages.

The current forecast shows limited rainfall...

2022 - 04 - 08 - Water Safety Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 8, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES WATERSHED CONDITIONS TO A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

The spring freshet has come and largely dissipated in Quinte Conservation’s larger river systems. Since last Sunday, river flows have steadily declined from their highest point, and if current weather conditions persist, these flows will continue to slow with little chance of water levels overtopping their banks in the coming weeks. Snowmelt has been occurring over the last several...

March 25, 2022-Flood Outlook Statement Extended (1)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 25, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION EXTENDS FLOOD OUTLOOK DUE TO ONGOING SPRING FRESHETS

This media release is an extension of the March 16th Flood Outlook Statement.

Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict dry but warm conditions from Friday to Sunday, with warming temperatures expected to stay above zero until Monday. Long range forecasts indicate above zero daytime temperatures moving forward, with nighttime freezing conditions becoming sporadic.

The...

2022- 03 - 16 Flood Outlook Statement

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March 16, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL

Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict 20-25 mm of rainfall from Friday to Sunday, with warming temperatures expected to stay above zero until Monday.

Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick rise in water levels on major creeks and rivers; however, they are not forecasted to over top their banks at this time. It is projected that this...

February 16, 2022 - Water Safety Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 16, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE REGION

Local weather forecasts are predicting 40-50 mm of mixed precipitation, including rain changing to snow, throughout the Quinte Conservation Watershed Wednesday night and throughout Thursday. Creeks, streams, and rivers will rise rapidly in response to rain and runoff in areas with low snow coverage.

Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick...