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Supplied by the Sault Region Conservation Authority…
Issued October 6, 2017 @ 9:30 am
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed
conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions.
Rain at times heavy will begin later tonight, through Saturday and into Sunday. General
rainfall amounts of 25 to 30 mm are expected from this event.
There is currently a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico and its proposed track may result
in the development of thunderstorms and further rainfall amounts of 25 – 50 mm for the
Sault and area. The Ministry of Natural Resources weather forecasters are closely tracking
the storm.
Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Continued rainfall
and thunderstorm will cause levels and flows to rise across the watershed. There may be
localized flooding in areas with poor drainage and areas where leaves and debris have
accumulated on lawns and roadways.
The flood control channels owned and maintained by the Sault Ste. Marie Region
Conservation Authority are currently flowing at normal levels. The flood control channels
will experience a rise in water levels. It is important to remember that the water in rivers,
streams and the channels will be fast flowing during and after the rainfall events.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority will continue to closely monitor stream
flows across the watershed.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to extend a warning to
residents and visitors to use extreme caution when close to rivers, creeks and streams.
High water levels and flows can be especially dangerous and stream banks can be
slippery. Please keep children and pets away from fast flowing rivers and streams.
This statement will be updated as necessary with the refinement of the tropical storm’s
track.
This statement is in effect until October 9, 2017.