Status: Flood Outlook Statement
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (11:00 AM)
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is issuing a Flood Outlook Statement for the RRCA jurisdiction.
Across the RRCA’s watersheds, river flow remains elevated from the snowmelt and rainfall of February 16-17. Environment and Climate Change Canada has forecast that temperatures for February 22 will rise above zero degrees Celsius and remain above zero overnight, and that 15-20 mm of rainfall is expected during this time. This snowmelt and rainfall may rapidly increase water levels and flows throughout the RRCA jurisdiction.
Water levels may reach the typical spring peak. Residents should take the necessary precautions to protect their property, such as:
- Ensuring sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a backwater valve
- Ensuring easy access to a portable backup generator and pump
- Ensuring downspouts are clear and the outlet is as least 3 metres from the dwelling
- Securing items that might float away as flows increase
- Removing valuable items from basements or lower floors that could be subject to flooding
- Keeping emergency phone numbers handy
Water levels are expected to stabilize and begin declining on Thursday, February 24, when the forecast calls for persistent below-zero temperatures for several days.
This statement is in effect until Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM. The RRCA will continue to monitor water levels and weather forecasts as part of the Flood Forecasting and Warning program and will provide updates as conditions change.
For more information: Halya Petzold, Resource Specialist, (613) 938-3611 ext. 244, halya.petzold@rrca.on.ca.
Media contact: Vincent Pilon, Public Information Coordinator, (613) 938-3611 ext. 229, vincent.pilon@rrca.on.ca.
Forwarded to: RRCA Flood Forecasting and Warning Directory
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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.