Flood Warning
Tuesday May 9, 2023 2:00 pm
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning remains in effect for the Ottawa River until Friday, May 12, 2023.
Residents along the main stem of the Ottawa River, should Consider the following:
The water levels and flows along the Ottawa River remain elevated in response to last weekend’s precipitation, and most river systems that drain into the Ottawa River have peaked or are now receding. Remnants of the snowpack through the central portions of Northeast and Northwest Regions are expected to continue melting slowly, sustaining elevated levels and flows currently occurring in those region’s drainage networks. Water levels along the Ottawa River are expected to remain high through the coming week, and flood levels that have been observed in some localities is expected to continue
Residents that have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue to maintain necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions and regularly check for updated messages.
Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around waterbodies and maintain close supervision of children and pets.
The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Description of Weather System
For the next five days (Tuesday to Saturday), there is a possibility of 5 to 10 mm precipitation for the south, while the northeast and southern sections of the northwest are forecast to receive 10 to 20 mm cumulatively including possible thunderstorms.
Daytime temperatures will range between 10 to 20 degrees C for most of the region, while night-time temperatures will be around 0 to 10 degrees C and sub-zero in the far northern section of the province
Description of Current Conditions
Water levels and flows on the main stem of the Ottawa River remain high and some locations remain above major flood levels. Water levels are expected to slowly decline over the next 4 days.
MNRF is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
DEFINITIONS
• WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters, anglers and swimmers but flooding is not expected.
• WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions
• SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that along the Great Lakes shorelines high water, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous but flooding is not expected.
• SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding along the Great Lakes shorelines based on weather and lake conditions, and water safety information.
• FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities
• FLOOD WARNING: flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses and municipalities.
LEARN MORE
•Surface Water Monitoring Centre public webpage www.ontario.ca/page/surface[1]water-monitoring-centre
• Environment Canada bulletins: www. weather.gc.ca
• A close watch on local conditions and weather forecasts from Environment Canada is recommended.
The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
100 Deep River Road, P.O. Box 400, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0
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townmail@deepriver.ca
