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Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook
Published on Apr 20, 2017 15:05
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT
FLOOD OUTLOOK
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, Ont., L3Y 3W3
Telephone: (905) 895-1281 Fax: (905) 853-5881
Issued to the following groups:
1) Municipalities and Local Conservation Authorities
2) School Boards and Police
3) Media
4) LSRCA Board of Directors and all LSRCA Employees
Date: April 20, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises the Weather Office is forecasting considerable rain today. Rainfall amounts in the range of 25-30 mm are predicted through the day and continuing until early Friday morning.
Saturated ground conditions combined with the forecasted rainfall will result in increased stream flows. While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility of flooding in various low lying areas of the watershed exists.
Local streams and rivers may become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. In addition, stream banks may become slippery and unstable. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses.
This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect through Monday, April 24, 2017. For further information, please contact the following person at (905) 895-1281:
Ken Cheney, P.Eng.
Acting Duty Officer
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