MVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – Water Safety

A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.

Weather Forecast:   A low pressure system combined with the remnants of Hurricane Debby is expected to reach the Mississippi Valley Watershed later today (Thursday) and continue into tomorrow. Widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms are expected for the area. Amounts forecasted could reach anywhere from 40 mm to 75 mm of rain for the duration of the event. 

Risks: Streamflows throughout the watershed are within seasonal ranges. Forecasted rainfall over the next two days is likely to cause higher than normal water levels and flows, flooding is not expected. 

Actions: Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution near all water bodies due to high flows and slippery conditions. Watershed dams are being operated to manage the increased flows. These areas are extremely dangerous for recreational users of the river system.   Parents are encouraged to remind children about these dangers and provide appropriate supervision. 

Duration: This message is in effect until August 13, 2024 or until an update has been issued.

For More Information: Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVCA website at www.mvc.on.ca/water-levels.

For more information, contact:
                Jennifer North
                Water Resource Technologist
                613-253-0006 ext. 243
                jnorth@mvc.on.ca