Water levels remain below typical spring-time conditions

Quinte Conservation reports water levels across its watershed are at or nearing their high point for the season, but remain below typical spring-time conditions.

“Larger lakes are approaching their normal summer levels but are not expected to reach their flood stage,” said Christine Phillibert, Quinte Conservation’s Water Resources Manager, in a statement. “Smaller unmanaged lakes and creek systems may be reaching higher peak levels, typical for this time of year. Riverine flooding in major waterways is also not expected.”

Quinte Conservation anticipates 30 mm of rain to fall over the next two days, with more to follow next week.

“Since this will prolong high water levels, Quinte Conservation has been operating dams in advance of forecast rainfall to mitigate potential impacts,” she said in a watershed conditions statement.

Quinte Conservation, a community-based environmental protection agency, serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers, and Prince Edward County.

It advises the public to be cautious near rivers and waterbodies and to stay away from open and fast flowing water, culverts, dams, and unstable banks.