Category: Flood Status
Flood Watch Terminated; Water Safety Advised (Event Message #2)
September 24, 2021The Riverine Flood Watch for all areas within the Long Point Region Watershed is now Terminated.
Riverine water levels have now declined sufficiently that a flood watch message is no longer necessary. Most watercourses across the LPRCA have peaked and are now declining, however stream levels remain high.
Due to these conditions, LPRCA is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all watercourses within its jurisdiction.
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.
LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will update this message as necessary.
This water safety message is in effect until noon, Monday, September 27, 2021.
Riverine Flood Watch (Event Message #1)
September 22, 2021Long Point Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Riverine Flood Watch for all areas within its watershed.
An Environment Canada Rainfall Warning for Simcoe – Delhi – Norfolk has been issued. It states:
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- Significant rainfall expected through Thursday afternoon.
- Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue today before moving out Thursday.
- Total rainfall amounts of 75 to 100 mm are expected by early Thursday afternoon with a few areas possibly reaching 125 mm.
- This widespread rainfall event is due to a cold front and a moisture laden low pressure system that will arrive from the American Mid-west.
The Long Point Region watershed has received approximately 22-40 mm of precipitation during the last 12 hours and forecasts suggest an additional 75-100 mm will fall over the next 48 hours. Area watercourses are still responding to rainfall from yesterday and water levels are expected to rise with the forecasted precipitation, creating the potential for flooding in flood-prone areas.
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 catchbasins are free from debris and functioning properly, if it is safe to do so.
Water levels are expected to remain high for the remainder of the week. Therefore, this Flood Watch is in effect until Monday, September 27, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor conditions throughout the watershed and will update this message as necessary.
Contact Ben Watson at 519-842-4242 ext. 264 should further information be required.
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (Event Message #1)
June 26, 2021Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all areas within its watershed.
Much of the Long Point Region watershed received approximately 50 mm (2 inches) of rain in the last 24 hours, and the current forecasts are calling for additional rainfall this evening and overnight. As a result, water levels have risen and continue to rise throughout the watershed causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.
People are warned to stay away from ditches, streams, rivers, and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and 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 catchbasins are free from debris and functioning properly, if safe to do so.
Water levels are expected to continue to rise overnight and into Sunday and remain elevated into next week.
LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will update this message as necessary.
This Flood Outlook is in effect until 12:00 PM, Monday, June 28, 2021.
Contact Paul Gagnon at (519) 429-4899 should further information be required.
Lake Erie Shoreline Flood Warning (Event Message #1)
March 25, 2021Effective immediately, Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Flood Warning for the entire Lake Erie shoreline within its jurisdiction.
Environment Canada has issued a gale warning for Lake Erie, forecasting strong southwesterly winds beginning early Friday and are expected to reach 45-55 km/h with gusts up to 90 km/h late morning while slowly diminishing into the evening.
Models are currently forecasting Lake Erie to rise in Long Point by 0.6 meters above the current level to an elevation of 175.14 meters (IGLD 1985) and in the Port Colborne area 1.5 meters to an elevation of 176.03 meters (IGLD 1985). Strong winds are expected to cause wave heights up to 2.6 meters in the Long Point area and up to 1.7 meters towards the eastern limits of the watershed. Water levels are expected to peak early afternoon on Friday.
With the forecasted winds, flooding is expected to impact low-lying areas along the Lake Erie shoreline and lower reaches of some tributaries. Minor flooding of roads in Long Point, Turkey Point, and Port Dover with depths of 0.1 to 0.2 metres can be expected. 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 Zones 3. The public is advised to familiarize themselves with flood warning zones mapping in Haldimand County on their website.
Community flood coordinators are asked to monitor conditions along the lakeshore.
The public is asked to stay away from the Lake Erie shoreline due to strong wave action and elevated water levels and 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 conditions throughout the watershed and will update this message as necessary.
This Flood Warning for the Lake Erie shoreline is in effect until 8:00 AM, Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Contact Matt Churly at 519-427-4423 should further information be required.
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (Event Message #1)
February 27, 2021Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all areas within its watershed.
Current forecasts are calling for an additional 5-10 mm of rainfall this weekend in addition to the 10 mm received last night. The combination of rainfall and above freezing temperatures are expected to melt the remaining snowpack throughout the watershed resulting in rising stream levels and possibly nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.
People are warned to stay away from ditches, frozen waterbodies, streams, rivers, and ponds as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Ice conditions on watercourses, ponds, and reservoirs are expected to deteriorate and should be considered unsafe. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
Landowners are also advised to make sure dams, culverts, and catchbasins are free from debris and functioning properly.
Water levels are expected to rise throughout the weekend and remain elevated into next week. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will update this message as necessary.
This Flood Outlook is in effect until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021.
Contact Ben Hodi at (519) 842-4242 x231 should further information be required.
Lake Erie Shoreline Flood Warning (Event Message #1)
February 4, 2021Effective immediately, the Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Flood Warning for the entire Lake Erie shoreline within its jurisdiction.
Environment Canada has issued a gale warning for Lake Erie, forecasting strong southwesterly winds beginning early Friday and are expected to reach 65 km/h with gusts up to 85 km/h in the late morning, slowly diminishing into the evening.
Models are currently forecasting Lake Erie to rise in Long Point by 0.5 meters above the current level to an elevation of 175.2 meters (IGLD 1985) and in the Port Colborne area by 1.0 meters to an elevation of 175.6 meters (IGLD 1985). Strong winds are expected to cause wave heights greater than 2.4 meters in the Long Point area and up to 1.7 meters towards the eastern limits of the watershed. Water levels are expected to peak around noon on Friday.
With the forecasted winds, flooding is expected to impact low lying areas along the Lake Erie shoreline and lower reaches of some tributaries. Minor flooding of roads in Long Point, Turkey Point, and Port Dover with depths of 0.1 to 0.2 metres can be expected. 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 Zones 1. The public is advised to familiarize themselves with flood warning zones mapping in Haldimand County on their website.
Community flood coordinators are asked to monitor conditions along the lakeshore.
The public is asked to stay away from the Lake Erie shoreline due to strong wave action and elevated water levels and 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 conditions throughout the watershed and will update this message as necessary.
This Flood Warning for the Lake Erie shoreline is in effect until 6:00 pm, Friday, February 5th, 2021.
Contact Ben Hodi at 519-842-4242 ext. 231 or by email at bhodi@lprca.on.ca should further information be required.
Flood Warning Termination (Event Message #3)
November 16, 2020The Flood Warning issued on Sunday, November 15, 2020 for the Lake Erie shoreline is now terminated.
During Sunday’s event, Lake Erie flood levels reached an elevation in the Long Point/Port Dover area of 176.0 metres (IGLD85) and 176.5 metres (IGLD85) in Port Colborne. This event produced flood levels similar to those reached on October 31, 2019.
Lake Erie static water levels are expected to remain near record highs over the coming months. High static water levels increase the risk of flooding caused by moderate to severe wind-driven surges. Strong lakeshore surge events typically occur from fall through spring.
Due to the forecast for high lake levels, the previously issued Shoreline Conditions Statement – Lake Erie Flood Outlook remains in effect until further notice.
LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecasted conditions and will update this message as necessary.
Contact Paul Gagnon at 519-842-4242, extension 232 should further information be required.
Lake Erie Shoreline Flood Warning (Event Message #2)
November 15, 2020Effective immediately, the Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Flood Warning for the entire Lake Erie shoreline within its jurisdiction.
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning, forecasting strong southwesterly winds reaching 90 km/h this afternoon and continuing in the evening.
Forecast models are currently forecasting Lake Erie to rise in Long Point by 1.16 meters above the current level to an elevation of 175.7 meters (IGLD 1985) and in the Port Colborne area 2.0 meters above the current level to an elevation of 176.5 meters (IGLD 1985). Strong winds are expected to cause wave heights greater than 3.0 meters in the Long Point area and up to 1.9 meters towards the eastern limits of the watershed. Water levels are expected to peak Sunday evening.
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 Zones 1-5. The public is advised to familiarize themselves with flood warning zones mapping in Haldimand County on their website.
Community flood coordinators are asked to monitor conditions along the lakeshore.
The public is asked to stay away from the Lake Erie shoreline due to strong wave action and elevated water levels and 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 conditions throughout the watershed and will update this message as necessary.
This Flood Warning for the Lake Erie shoreline is in effect until noon, Monday, November 16th, 2020.
Contact Paul Gagnon at 519-429-4899 should further information be required.
Flood Watch – Lake Erie Storm Surge (Event Message #1)
November 14, 2020Effective immediately, Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Flood Watch – Lake Erie Storm Surge for the entire shoreline within its jurisdiction.
Environment Canada has issued a strong wind warning, and is forecasting 75 km/h south winds Sunday morning, veering southwest 85 km/h by Sunday afternoon and turning west 85 km/h by Sunday evening. During this event gusts up to 115 km/h are forecasted. With these forecasted winds, flooding is expected to impact low lying areas along the Lake Erie shoreline. Wave uprush and increased shoreline erosion can be expected from this event.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is currently forecasting Lake Erie to rise in the western Long Point area by 0.8 meters above the current level to an elevation of 175.5 meters (IGLD 1985), and in the Port Colborne area by 1.7 meters above the current level to an elevation of 176.4 meters (IGLD 1985). Levels are expected to remain elevated into Monday. Wave heights are forecast to reach up to 3.0 meters in the Long Point area and 1.7 m along Haldimand County’s shoreline.
Community flood coordinators are asked to monitor conditions along the lakeshore.
People are urged to use caution or stay away from Lake Erie shoreline areas experiencing strong wave action and elevated water levels. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
This Flood Watch for the Lake Erie shoreline is in effect until 9:00 A.M. on Monday, November 16th, 2020. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecasts and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Watch – Lake Erie Storm Surge (Event Message #1)
November 2, 2020Effective immediately, Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Flood Watch – Lake Erie Storm Surge for the entire shoreline within its jurisdiction.
Environment Canada has issued a strong wind warning, and is forecasting west/southwest winds Monday afternoon and into the evening. Winds are expected to reach 55 km/h with gusts up to 90 km/h. With these forecasted winds, minor flooding is expected to impact low lying areas along the Lake Erie shoreline. Wave uprush and increased shoreline erosion can be expected from this event.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is currently forecasting Lake Erie to rise in the western Long Point area by 0.4 meters above the current level to an elevation of 175.1 meters (IGLD 1985), and in the Port Colborne area by 0.85 meters above the current level to an elevation of 175.55 meters (IGLD 1985). Levels are expected to remain elevated between Monday afternoon and the early hours of Tuesday. Wave heights are forecast to reach up to 2.0 meters in the Long Point area and 1.65 m along Haldimand County’s shoreline.
Community flood coordinators are asked to monitor road conditions along the lakeshore and warn those residents and businesses in low lying areas along the lakeshore.
People are urged to use caution or stay away from Lake Erie shoreline areas experiencing strong wave action and elevated water levels. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.
This Flood Watch for the Lake Erie shoreline is in effect until 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor forecasts and will update this message as necessary.