Conservation Authority News and Updates:
Watershed Condition Status – Flood Outlook Statement
Issued October 24, 2023 @ 11:30 a.m.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Flood Outlook
Statement to residents regarding current watershed conditions. Flood forecasting and
warning are part of the Conservation Authority’s provincially mandated responsibilities.
This statement is sent out so that residents can be informed and aware.
The weather forecast indicates heavy rain today into Friday. Total rainfall amounts
anticipated are 30 to 50 mm. Rainfall amounts exceeding 50 mm are possible over
areas affected by thunderstorms.
Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Forecasted
rainfall will cause levels and flows to rise across the watershed. There may be localized
flooding in low lying 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 during and after the rainfall
event.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority will continue to closely monitor
stream flows across the watershed and updates will be provided as required.
Residents and visitors are urged to stay away from the flood control channels and all
waterways. Flows can be especially dangerous and stream banks can be slippery.
Please keep children and pets away from waterways during this time.
This statement is in effect until October 31, 2023.
For further information contact:
Anjum Amin, P.Eng.
SSMRCA
aamin@ssmrca.ca
705-946-8530
Issued October 24, 2023 @ 11:30 a.m.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Flood Outlook
Statement to residents regarding current watershed conditions. Flood forecasting and
warning are part of the Conservation Authority’s provincially mandated responsibilities.
This statement is sent out so that residents can be informed and aware.
The weather forecast indicates heavy rain today into Friday. Total rainfall amounts
anticipated are 30 to 50 mm. Rainfall amounts exceeding 50 mm are possible over
areas affected by thunderstorms.
Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Forecasted
rainfall will cause levels and flows to rise across the watershed. There may be localized
flooding in low lying 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 during and after the rainfall
event.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority will continue to closely monitor
stream flows across the watershed and updates will be provided as required.
Residents and visitors are urged to stay away from the flood control channels and all
waterways. Flows can be especially dangerous and stream banks can be slippery.
Please keep children and pets away from waterways during this time.
This statement is in effect until October 31, 2023.
For further information contact:
Anjum Amin, P.Eng.
SSMRCA
aamin@ssmrca.ca
705-946-8530
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