2025 - 04 - 04 - WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - UPDATED FLOOD OUTLOOK

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April 4, 2025

UPDATED FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR INLAND LAKES AND RIVERS FOR QUINTE WATERSHED

Weather Forecast: A low-pressure system is forecast to move across the lower Great Lakes in the afternoon/evening on Friday April 4 and throughout Saturday April 5. Due to the degree of uncertainty of where the storm system will track, the current forecast anticipates 15mm - 25mm of rain.

The temperature is expected to stay above the freezing mark for the duration of the precipitation event.

2025 - 03 - 27 - WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - FLOOD OUTLOOK

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March 27, 2025

FLOOD OUTLOOK ISSUED FOR INLAND LAKES AND WATERCOURSES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Weather Forecast: A series of storm systems is forecasted to move through the Quinte watershed Friday evening and into Monday morning. Due to the degree of uncertainty of where the storm system will track, the current forecast anticipates 20mm - 40mm of mostly freezing rain with a possibility of rain and snow.

The temperature is expected to hover around the freezing mark...

2025 - 03 - 14 - WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY - START OF THE SPRING FRESHET

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March 14, 2025

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY DUE TO THE START OF THE SPRING FRESHET

The spring freshet is expected to start this weekend due to warmer temperatures and up to 20mm of rainfall. Rivers and creeks will start to flow freely and rise to expected normal springtime levels. The response is anticipated to be quick and noticeable but should peak towards the end of next week. The freshet is expected to be on-going for the...

2025 - 03 - 04 - WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY - INLAND LAKES AND RIVERS

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March 4, 2025

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY DUE TO ANTICIPATED LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAINFALL

Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed over the next few days predict 30-35 mm of rainfall in the southern portions of the watershed and Prince Edward County. Areas north of Hwy 7 are expected to receive 20-25 mm of rainfall.

Runoff from rain and snowmelt will create a rise in water levels on small creeks. Nuisance flooding is...

FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTS OCTOBER 10, 2023

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September 18, 2023

FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTS OCTOBER 10, 2023

Quinte Conservation is conducting the annual Fall Dam Drawdown in the Moira and Napanee regions on, or after, Tuesday, October 10. Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below the following structures:

 Moira Region

• Caton's Weir situated below Stoco Lake
• Deerock Lake Dam
• Downey's Rapids Weir situated below Moira Lake
• Lingham Lake Dam
• O’Hara Mill Dam
• Skootamatta Lake Dam

 Napanee Region

• 13 Island Lake...