Watershed Condition Statement:
Flood Outlook
Flood Potential: Low
Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local conservation authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media, NVCA board and staff
Date: July 9, 2024 (4:00 PM)
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning covering our watershed. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl will move into Southern Ontario and may produce localized heavy rainfall over the next 12-72 hours.
Approximately 40 to 60 mm of rain is forecast, with higher amounts possible if thunderstorms or torrential downpours occur. No major flooding is anticipated; however, flooding may occur in low lying areas. Significant hazards may be present due to slippery or unstable stream banks, and fast flowing, turbid water.
Please exercise caution around all bodies of water. The public and especially children are advised to stay away from all watercourses, bridges, culverts and dams. Alert any children under your care of these dangers and supervise their activities. Please avoid driving through flooded roadways.
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority continues to monitor river and stream conditions and will issue additional messages as conditions warrant. This Watershed Condition Statement will be in effect until 4:00PM, Friday July 12, 2024.
For additional information, please call 705-424-1479 or check our website at: www.nvca.on.ca
Sheri Steiginga
Flood Duty Officer
A Watershed Condition Statement is a general notice of weather conditions that could pose a risk to personal safety or which have the potential to lead to flooding. A Flood Outlook message is an early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.