To: Watershed News Media
Date: October 6, 2010
Kingston - The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) cautions residents of the Brockville region that water levels may rise due to Environment Canada's forecast of 10 to 15 mm of rain expected today.
Widespread flooding is not anticipated however localized flooding may occur from blocked culverts or constrictions in waterways in low lying areas.
Caution should be exercised near watercourses. The water flows may be faster than they appear. Parents are encouraged to keep children and pets away from waterways.
This bulletin is based upon Environment Canada predictions of rainfall and the CRCA's monitoring of precipitation, flows in creeks and rivers and lake levels. The CRCA continues to monitor stream flows and watershed conditions as part of its flood forecasting and warning mandate. Flood forecasts will be updated as conditions warrant on the CRCA Flood Forecasting Hotline: (613) 546-4228 ext. 503, or, toll-free in 613, 1-877-956-CRCA.
For more information call:
Mara Shaw, Watershed Management Coordinator
(613) 546-4228 ext. 228 or
Toll-free 1-877 956-CRCA ext. 228
Newsrooms please note:
A watershed conditions bulletin is NOT a flood warning. Its purpose is to raise public awareness about a change or potential change in watershed conditions. A watershed conditions bulletin may suggest unsafe water, ice or bank conditions that may pose potential safety issues on local waterways.
A flood advisory is issued when there is potential for flooding to occur in low-lying areas. Municipal emergency response officials are notified that a potential for flooding exists.
A flood warning is issued when there is impending flooding. A flood warning requires action that may include the activation of the municipal emergency response plan, warning residents or businesses in specific affected areas, and in some cases, evacuation.