A water level bulletin has been issued by Lower Trent Conservation
The water safety statement was issued yesterday afternoon (Oct 30), in anticipation of expected high flows, unsafe banks, flooding or other factors that could make it unsafe around our waterways.
Stream flows and levels across the Lower Trent Conservation watershed region are generally in the normal range for this time of year.
Local creeks responded to the 50 millimetres of rain received last weekend and are in the process of slowing down to seasonal flows again.
However, the weather system that is forecast that will taper off tomorrow (Nov 1) is expected to bring accumulation in the 30-50 millimetre range with larger amounts forecast to fall along the north shore of Lake Ontario with some localized areas possibly receiving larger amounts.
Lower Trent warns that water currents could be stronger than normal and water temperatures will be cold – and add that dams, culverts and bridges should be avoided at all times.
Winds along the north shore of Lake Ontario may exceed 50 km/h with gusts up to 80 kilometres per hour beginning this evening, continuing into Friday afternoon.
Surge related flooding and erosion damage from high waves is possible during these periods of strong onshore winds.
Residents should pay close attention to weather forecasts for approaching storm systems with high southeast, south or southwest winds.
Lower Trent Conservation will have daily water level updates available at www.LTC.on.ca but if you have concerns about water levels, please contact LTC at (613) 394-4829.
This bulletin will be in effect until, or updated before, this Saturday (Nov 2).