news-Sault Region Conservation Authroity Sault Region Conservation Authority news release…
Issued September 6, 2016 @ 9:00 am
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a statement to
residents in regard to current watershed conditions.
The weather forecast for today indicates the storm system moving through the area has
rainfall with imbedded thunderstorms. The general precipitation amounts expected in
Sault Ste. Marie and area in the next 24 hours are 10-15 mm. There is the potential of
an additional 30-50 mm possible in localized thunderstorm activity.
Heavier precipitation activity is anticipated to continue north of Sault Ste. Marie.
There has been little precipitation in the area over the last few months and current
streamflow conditions are seasonally low. Ground conditions are favourable to allow
infiltration of precipitation. Runoff in to local streams and rivers will occur and increase
water levels and flows. The localized thunderstorms expected may have the capacity to
overwhelm areas of poor drainage and cause localized flooding.
The forecast for the following 24-hour period indicates another 10-15 mm of rainfall with
the potential of thunderstorms.
The flood control channels owned and maintained by the Sault Ste. Marie Region
Conservation Authority are flowing well. The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation
Authority will be closely monitoring 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 channels.
Potential increases in 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 will be updated on Wednesday September 7, 2016.