Status: Water Safety Statement
Watershed Conditions Statement
Monday, April 3, 2017 (11:00 AM)
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority is advising caution near local rivers and creeks. Water levels are currently rising and water is moving quickly.
Long range forecasts are showing an accumulated precipitation total of 70mm or more over the next 5 days. Upper portions of the watershed still have significant snowpack. Combined runoff from the rainfall and snowmelt may cause ponding and potential for flooding in low lying areas.
Water is currently contained within the river banks for the most part, and wide-scale flooding is not expected.
The RRCA will continue to monitor the situation and post updates on this website and social media as conditions evolve.
About Flood Forecasting and Warning in the RRCA
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is responsible for flood related emergencies. Flood forecasting and warning has been delegated to Conservation Authorities. If a local emergency is declared, MNRF will work directly with the municipality and in consultation with the Conservation Authority.
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority monitors precipitation and water levels throughout Cornwall, South Glengarry, and large portions of North Glengarry and South Stormont.
About Flood Forecasting Notices
Normal
No flood conditions exist.
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety
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.
Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook
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.
In the event of a flood status of anything other than normal, the RRCA will issue a media release and advise our member municipalities.