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Flood Watch - April 12 2023

FLOOD WATCH - EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 19th Water levels and flows are high across the jurisdiction due to significant precipitation received last week, combined with snow and ice melt associated with the spring freshet. Residents in flood prone or low-lying areas, historically susceptible to flooding, should take the necessary precautions to protect their property. Please ensure: • Sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a backwater valve on it. • Easy access to portable backup generator...

April 4, 2023 - Watershed Conditions - Flood Outlook

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting ice accumulation up to 40 mm and rain up to 60 mm across the jurisdiction starting Wednesday morning and continuing into Thursday. Daytime temperatures are forecasted to be above freezing contributing to snow and ice melt.

Environmental Conditions: Water levels and flows are high across the jurisdiction due to precipitation received over the past weekend, combined with snow melt.

Although much of the snow has melted in the southern portions of...

Good Friday and Easter Monday

Our offices will be closed on April 7 due to Good Friday, and on April 10 due to Easter Monday. We will be back to serve you on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Please also note that the landfill site will be closed on April 7. 

March 30 - 2023 - Watershed Conditions

30-Mar-2023

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting 20 to 30mm of rain across the jurisdiction starting Friday and continuing into Saturday. Daytime temperatures are forecasted to be above freezing on Saturday contributing to snow and ice melt.

Environmental Conditions: Precipitation and snowmelt will increase water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.

Risks: As snow continues to melt, rivers and streams across the jurisdiction will result...

March 17 - 2023 - Watershed Conditions

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting up to 10 mm of rain across the jurisdiction, with above freezing temperatures today, contributing to snow and ice melt.

Temperatures will lower over the weekend, but daytime temperatures will remain above zero next week, further contributing to snow and ice melt.

Environmental Conditions: Precipitation and snowmelt will increase water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas. Unstable ice conditions...