SUDBURY – Conservation Sudbury is issuing a Watershed Condition Statement - Flood Outlook for all parts of the Greater Sudbury watersheds effective 2:30 p.m., March 30, 2016. This statement will remain in effect until another update is provided. Conservation Sudbury remains in direct contact with the City of Greater Sudbury and all other partners as required.
A Flood Outlook is an early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion
Water levels and flows on all watercourses are high but seasonal. Environment Canada has forecast 25 - 30 mm of rain in the next 24 hours followed by below-normal temperatures for the remainder of the week and through the weekend. If the precipitation forecast is received over the next 24 to 36 hours, then this will impact the runoff situation.
Developing conditions must be closely monitored by all residents especially those living in known low-lying, hazard areas where overland flooding could become an issue.
Residents in the City of Greater Sudbury who may experience problems due to overland runoff or flooding should call 3-1-1. The service operates 24 hours a day.
Public safety is the number one priority, especially for children who may be attracted to the edge of creeks or rivers. The cold, fast-flowing water must be avoided. Stream banks will be very slippery and unsafe, and must be avoided. Open water areas along the edges of ice-covered lakes will continue to widen and these must also be avoided. Conservation Sudbury staff continues with the monitoring of water levels; updates will be provided as required. For more information please visit conservationsudbury.ca