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 30, 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m.
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises the Weather Office is forecasting considerable rain today and into tomorrow. Rainfall amounts in the range of 16-30 mm are predicted today and another 15-20 mm are predicted for tomorrow.
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 Wednesday, May 3, 2017. For further information, please contact the following person at (905) 895-1281:
Ken Cheney, P.Eng.
Acting Duty Officer
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 conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.