Rain falling on ground
Quinte Conservation is warning residents about possible nuisance flooding as rain and warmer temperatures move into the region.
The conservation authority has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for the Quinte watershed. Forecasts call for 30 to 35 millimetres of rain in southern areas and Prince Edward County this past weekend, with 20 to 25 millimetres expected north of Highway 7.
Temperatures were warm this weekend, which could lead to rapid snowmelt in southern parts of the watershed.
“Runoff from rain and snowmelt will create a rise in water levels on small creeks,” Quinte Conservation said in a statement.
Nuisance flooding may occur near small watercourses, urban areas and roadside ditches, but large rivers and inland lakes are not expected to flood.
Officials say ice conditions may become unsafe and residents should avoid waterways and ice-covered surfaces. The advisory remains in effect until March 17.
Written by Emily Chatwood
