Supplied…
Issued October 19, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a Flood Outlook
Statement to residents regarding current or potential watershed conditions. Flood
forecasting and warning is part of the Conservation Authority’s provincially mandated
responsibilities. This statement is sent out so that residents can be informed and aware.
Multiple systems will bring rain and wet snow to area watershed this week. General
precipitation amounts are expected to be 70 to 80 mm for next five days.
Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Continued
precipitation will cause levels and flows to rise across the watershed. There may be
localized flooding in areas with poor drainage.
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. 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 is in effect until October 26, 2020.