Current Watershed Conditions

South Nation Conservation works with its partner municipalities along the South Nation, St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers to provide advanced notice of flooding and low water conditions through the provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning and Low Water Response programs.

MAPPED ROAD CLOSURES, FLOODED AREAS AND SANDBAG LOCATIONS

VIEW WATER LEVELS IN SOUTH NATION WATERSHED

Current Watershed Conditions, Flood, and Drought Messages:

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

August 8^th, 2024

Weather Forecast: Storms related to Tropical Storm Debby are expected to reach Ontario on Friday, bringing significant precipitation. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts 50 to 75 mm of rainfall, with the potential for localized rainfall exceeding amounts of 100mm.

Environmental Conditions: Water levels and flows are currently normal for this time of year in the SNC jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario. The anticipated rainfall Friday continuing into Saturday morning may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers.

Risks: All rivers and streams across the jurisdiction may experience higher water levels, fast flowing water and slippery or unstable banks. Flooding is possible in low lying areas.

ACTION: Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution and to stay away from rivers as the forecasted weather may rapidly increase river flows and banks may be slippery. Parents are encouraged to explain these dangers to their children.

Residents in flood prone or low-lying areas should monitor weather forecasts and take the necessary precautions to protect their property. Please ensure:

Sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a backwater valve on it.
Easy access to portable backup generator and pump.
Downspouts are clear and the outlet is at least 3 m from the dwelling.
Securing items that might float away as flows increase.

Duration: This water safety statement is in effect until Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5 PM or until an update has been issued.

SNC monitors the water levels and weather forecasts as part of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. Updates are provided as conditions change.

Please visit www.nation.on.ca for more information. To provide feedback with respect to changes
in water related conditions please email waterwatch@nation.on.ca, post on our Facebook (/SouthNationConservation) or Twitter (@SouthNationCA).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kat Watson, Coordinator, Early Warning Systems and Watershed Plans, 1-877-984-2948, kwatson@nation.on.ca.

Forwarded to: All Flood Forecasting and Warning Directory

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South Nation Conservation

MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin Thorne, Communications Specialist, ethorne@nation.on.ca, 1-877-984-2948.

FLOOD DUTY OFFICER:
Katherine Watson, Coordinator - Early Warning Systems and Watershed Plans, kwatson@nation.on.ca, 1-877-984-2948.

Definitions:

Water 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.

Water 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.