Chapleau District MNR : FLOOD WATCH
May 07 2014 – 4pm
The Ministry of Natural Resources – Chapleau District is advising residents of Ivanhoe and Chapleau River Watersheds that a Flood Watch is in effect in the District.
Residents within the Foleyet and Chapleau areas should be aware that we are experiencing increased flows and water levels, and the potential exists for flooding in low lying areas. Residents may wish to take action necessary to secure or protect property in flood-prone or vulnerable areas.
MNR is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Description of Weather System
The weather forecast is calling for daytime temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees for the next week. Rain is also forecasted (15-20 mm) to fall by Friday and an additional 10-15 mm is forecasted into next week.
Description of Current Conditions
With the recent warm weather snow pack is melting quickly and this is causing rising water levels. Rain may also be possible in the coming days which may further contribute to the flood risk. The public should exercise caution around fast flowing rivers.
Message expires on Thursday, May 15 2014, 12:00 AM
Terminology: Notification Levels
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
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.
FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities
FLOOD WARNING: flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses and municipalities.
- A close watch on local conditions and weather forecasts from Environment Canada is recommended.
- Environment Canada bulletins can be found at http://weather.gc.ca/
- The Surface Water Monitoring Centre public webpage can be found here: www.ontario.ca/flooding
