Watershed Condition Status – Flood Outlook Statement

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

Watershed Condition Status – Flood Outlook Statement

 

Issued October 19, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

 

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a Flood Outlook Statement to residents regarding current or potential watershed conditions. Flood forecasting and warning is part of the Conservation Authority’s provincially mandated responsibilities. This statement is sent out so that residents can be informed and aware.

Multiple systems will bring rain and wet snow to area watershed this week. General precipitation amounts are expected to be 70 to 80 mm for next five days.

Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Continued precipitation will cause levels and flows to rise across the watershed. There may be localized flooding in areas with poor drainage.

The flood control channels owned and maintained by the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority are currently flowing at normal levels. The flood control channels will experience a rise in water levels. It is important to remember that the water in rivers, streams and the channels will be fast flowing. The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority will continue to closely monitor stream flows across the watershed.

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to extend a warning to residents and visitors to use extreme caution when close to rivers, creeks, and streams. High water levels and flows can be especially dangerous and stream banks can be slippery. Please keep children and pets away from fast-flowing rivers and streams.

This statement is in effect until October 26, 2020.

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