Category: Flood Status
Lake Erie Shoreline Flood Warning (Event Message #2)
January 13, 2024Long Point Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Flood Warning for the entire Lake Erie shoreline within its jurisdiction.
An intense low-pressure system is forecast to cross over the lower Great Lakes Region between Friday and Saturday.
As a result, Lake Erie will see sustained winds from the southwest ranging from 50 to 60 km/hour and gusts of 70 km/hour Saturday.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Surface Water Monitoring Centre is currently forecasting a storm surge, with water levels at Port Colborne expected to reach 2.22 meters above chart datum Saturday evening. Waves ranging from 1.8 to 2.95 meters are also predicted for the Lake Erie shoreline during this event.
With the forecasted winds, flooding is expected to impact low lying areas along the Lake Erie shoreline and lower reaches of some tributaries. Wave uprush and increased shoreline erosion can be expected from this event.
Haldimand County residents and businesses within LPRCA’s watershed should be aware flooding will reach Lake Erie Flood Stage 2. The public is advised to familiarize themselves with the flood warning zone mapping on the Haldimand County website; Lake Erie Flood Zones in Haldimand County (arcgis.com)
Norfolk County residents and businesses within LPRCA’s watershed should be aware flooding will reach Lake Erie Flood Stage 1. The public is advised to familiarize themselves with the flood warning zone mapping on the Norfolk County website; http://www.norfolkcounty.ca/living/flooding/norfolk-county-flood-mapping/
Community flood coordinators are asked to monitor conditions along the lakeshore and should be prepared to warn affected residents and businesses within the affected flood stages areas, as noted above.
The public is asked to stay away from the Lake Erie shoreline due to strong wave action and elevated water levels, and to follow the direction of local flood coordinators and emergency officials. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecast models and conditions throughout the watershed and will update this message as necessary.
This Flood Warning for the Lake Erie shoreline is in effect until 8 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024 or until updated.
Contact Paul Gagnon, Lands & Waters Supervisor at 519-842-4242 extension 232 should further information be required.
NOTE:
Flood Warning – Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook Terminated, Water Safety remains in effect (Event message 4)
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is terminating the Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook message previously in effect. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety will remain in place for the entire watershed due to elevated stream flows and forecasted weather conditions.
The low pressure systems that moved through the Long Point Region watershed over the past few days. brought 42 to 51 mm of rainfall, elevating area watercourses. Watercourses have peaked and are now receding, but stream flows will remain high for the next few days. Forecasts suggest additional precipitation for the next few days.
People are warned to stay away from ditches, water bodies, streams, rivers and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts, and catch basins are free from debris and ice and functioning properly, if the work can be done safely.
This Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety will remain in effect until noon, Monday, January 15, 2024. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecasted conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Contact Paul Gagnon, Lands & Waters Supervisor at lprca.floodmessage@lprca.on.ca or 519-842-4242 ext. 232 should further information be required.
Note:
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Statement: a message issued by the Conservation Authority to advise municipal flood coordinators and watershed residents that unsafe lake, river and channel conditions may develop or exist.
Lake Erie Shoreline Flood Watch – Flood Message #1
January 12, 2024Long Point Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Shoreline Flood Watch for all areas within its watershed.
An intense low-pressure system is forecasted to cross over the lower Great Lakes Region between Friday and Saturday. As a result, Lake Erie will see sustained winds from the southwest ranging from 50 to 60 km/hour and gusts of 70 km/hour Saturday.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Surface Water Monitoring Centre is currently forecasting a storm surge, with water levels at Port Colborne expected to reach 2.22 meters above chart datum Saturday evening. Waves ranging from 1.80 to 2.95 meters are also predicted for the Lake Erie shoreline during this event.
With the forecasted winds, flooding is expected to impact low lying areas along the Lake Erie shoreline and lower reaches of some tributaries. Wave uprush and increased shoreline erosion can be expected from this event.
Haldimand County residents and businesses within LPRCA’s watershed should be aware flooding could reach Lake Erie Flood Stage 2. The public is advised to familiarize themselves with the flood warning zone mapping on the Haldimand County website; Lake Erie Flood Zones in Haldimand County (arcgis.com)
Norfolk County residents and businesses within LPRCA’s watershed should be aware flooding could reach Lake Erie Flood Stage 1. The public is advised to familiarize themselves with the flood warning zone mapping on the Norfolk County website; http://www.norfolkcounty.ca/living/flooding/norfolk-county-flood-mapping/
Community flood coordinators are asked to monitor conditions along the lakeshore and should be prepared to warn affected residents and businesses within the affected flood stages areas, as noted above.
The public is asked to stay away from the Lake Erie shoreline due to strong wave action and elevated water levels, and to follow the direction of local flood coordinators and emergency officials. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecast models and conditions throughout the watershed and will update this message as necessary.
This Flood Watch is in effect until 8 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024 or until updated.
Contact Paul Gagnon, 519-842-4242 ext. 232, should further information be required.
NOTE:
Flood Watch: A message issued by the Conservation Authority to advise flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipal flood coordinators, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas
should prepare.
Flood Warning Terminated, Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook remains in effect (Event message 3)
January 11, 2024The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is terminating the Flood Warning message previously in effect. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook will remain in place for the entire watershed due to elevated stream flows and forecasted weather conditions.
The low pressure system that moved through the Long Point Region watershed over the past few days brought 42 to 51 mm of rainfall, elevating area watercourses. Most area watercourses have peaked and are now receding, but stream flows will remain high for the next few days. Forecasts suggest additional precipitation for the next few days.
People are warned to stay away from ditches, water bodies, streams, rivers and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts, and catch basins are free from debris and ice and functioning properly, if the work can be done safely.
Another precipitation event is expected to enter southwestern Ontario on Friday, therefore, this Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook will remain in effect until noon, Monday, January 15, 2024. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecasted conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Contact Paul Gagnon, Lands & Waters Supervisor at lprca.floodmessages@lprca.on.ca or 519-842-4242 ext. 232 should further information be required.
Note:
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook: Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snowmelt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, a rise in Lake Erie, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
Riverine Flood Warning (Event message #2)
January 9, 2024The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is upgrading the watershed conditions statement to a Riverine Flood Warning for all areas within its watershed.
A low pressure systems is crossing over the Long Point Region watershed and has brought a significant amount of precipitation to the entire watershed. The upper watershed has received 28 to 30 mm of rain, and the lower watershed has received 42 to 46 mm. Rainfall is expected to continue until mid morning on Wednesday, followed by additional precipitation later in the week.
Water levels in local watercourses are rising rapidly, and will continue to rise over the next 24 hours.
Action: Areas along the Big Otter Creek, specifically the town of Vienna, may experience flooding due to high flows. Given Vienna’s vulnerability to flooding, Flood Coordinators should keep a close watch on river conditions and warn property owners in the most flood-prone areas of Vienna of the potential for flooding.
People are warned to stay away from ditches, streams, rivers and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts and catch basins are free from debris and functioning properly, if safe to do so.
Water levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed
conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Therefore, this Flood Warning is in effect until noon, Friday, January 12, 2024.
Contact Paul Gagnon, 519-842-4242 ext. 232 should further information be required.
NOTE:
Flood Warning – Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Statement [Event Message 1]
A series of low pressure systems are forecast to cross over the Long Point Region watershed over the next 5 days. The first system has entered the watershed this morning, predicted to bring 20 to 25 mm of precipitation, and the second system is predicted to cross the LPRCA watershed on Friday. Cumulative 5-day total precipitation could range from 40 to 60 mm.
As a result of this forecast, the Long Point Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement –Water Safety Statement. Under the forecasted conditions, riverine water levels and flows will increase. No major flooding is expected to occur based on this forecast however; some watercourses may reach or exceed their banks creating localized flooding in floodplains, low-lying areas, and regions with poor drainage.
People are warned to stay away from ditches, water bodies, streams, rivers, and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts, and catch basins are free from debris and ice and functioning properly, if the work can be done safely.
Water levels are expected to remain high into the weekend. Therefore, this Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Statement is in effect until noon, Monday, January 15, 2024. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecasted conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Contact Paul Gagnon, Lands & Waters Supervisor at lprca.floodmessage@lprca.on.ca or 519-842-4242 ext. 232 should further information be required.
Note:
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Statement: a message issued by the Conservation Authority to advise municipal flood coordinators and watershed residents that unsafe lake, river and channel conditions may develop or exist.
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Statement [Event Message 1]
July 29, 2023On July 29th a slow moving weather system crossed the entirety of the Long Point Region Watershed resulting in 30-65mm in localized rainfall. Port Rowan, Long Point and Vienna have received a significant volume of rainfall throughout the morning. While flooding is not expected, periods of heavy rainfall can also cause flows in rivers and streams to increase quickly without any warning. Due to the volume of rainfall, the Long Point Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement –Water Safety Statement.
People are warned to stay away from ditches, water bodies, streams, rivers and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts, and catch basins are free from debris and ice and functioning properly, if the work can be done safely.
Water levels are expected to remain high for the weekend. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Therefore, this Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Statement is in effect until noon, Monday, July 31, 2023. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecasted conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Contact Brady Baker, Development Technician at lprca.floodmessage@lprca.on.ca or 519-842-4242 ext. 265 should further information be required.
Note:
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Statement: a message issued by the Conservation Authority to advise municipal flood coordinators and watershed residents that unsafe lake, river and channel conditions may develop or exist.
Flood Warning Terminated, Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety in effect (Event Message #3)
April 5, 2023The Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is terminating the Flood Warning message previously in effect and is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all areas within its watershed.
Over the last week the LPRCA watershed received between 62 and 80 mm of rain causing local watercourses to spill over their banks flooding low lying areas. Stream flows are now receding from this event but will remain elevated into the weekend.
People are reminded to stay away from ditches, streams, rivers, and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts, and catch basins are free from debris and functioning properly, if it is safe to do so.
LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will update this message as necessary.
This Watershed Conditions Statement will remain in effect until noon, Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Contact Dave Proracki, Water Resource Analyst at (519) 842-4242 ext. 232 should further information be required.
Riverine Flood Warning Update [ Event Message #2 ]
April 3, 2023The LPRCA is extending the Flood Warning for all areas within its watershed
Water levels in watercourses across LPRCA generally remain high and are running swiftly, and in many cases are still running out of their banks and flooding low-lying areas. Most watercourses appear to have peaked, however the lower parts of Big Creek have been observed to still be rising.
In Tillsonburg, Big Otter Creek has now declined by about 1.60 m since its peak Saturday night. Big Otter Creek is running close to bank-full and flooding low lying areas. The Big Otter Creek in Vienna peaked at 93.8 m³/s Sunday night, and has declined 40 cm in height, but is still very high and flooding low lying areas.
Forecasts suggest the possibility of 15-20 mm of rain Monday evening/overnight, 5-10 mm Tuesday and 10 mm Wednesday with above seasonal temperatures.
Action: Areas along the Big Otter Creek, specifically the town of Vienna, may experience flooding due to high flows. Given Vienna’s vulnerability to flooding, Flood Coordinators should warn property owners in the most flood-prone areas of Vienna of the potential for flooding.
People are reminded to stay away from ditches, streams, rivers and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts and catch basins are free from debris and functioning properly, if safe to do so.
LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Therefore, this Flood Warning remains in effect until noon, Friday, April 7, 2023.
Contact Paul Gagnon, 519-842-4242 ext. 232 should further information be required.
Lake Erie Shoreline Flood Watch termination – Shoreline Flood Message # 2
April 2, 2023The flood watch message for the Lake Erie shoreline is now terminated.
Lake levels have declined sufficiently that a flood watch message is no longer necessary.
Present forecasts are calling for diminishing winds out of the southeast today. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor conditions throughout the watershed and will update this message as necessary.
For more information, contact Paul Gagnon, 519-842-4242 ext. 232.