24 April 2008
FLOOD ADVISORY
The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority is downgrading the FLOOD
WARNING issued by the CVCA April 11 to a FLOOD ADVISORY as
of 12:00 pm 24 April 2008. All people living in low-lying flood prone
areas throughout the Crowe River watershed are still advised to remain
vigilant and take the appropriate precautions as flood waters remain high.
The CVCA General Manager, Tim Pidduck states that “above average
seasonal temperatures for the past week has virtually eliminated the
snowpack in the upper portion of the Crowe River watershed and the
effect of the additional snow melt is beginning to diminish. As a result,
the levels and flows in the Crowe River watershed have peaked and are
beginning to steadily recede from their highs from last week.” Although
CVCA staff have recorded a downward trend developing, Pidduck
advises watershed residents to remain cautiously optimistic as “the Crowe
River system enters into a period that could easily by reversed by a
sudden change in weather patterns.” He explained “there is plenty of
water in the system and an extended period of rain or a major rainfall
event could easily send levels and flows upward again.” Pidduck went on
to add, “very little precipitation has been received in April, we’ve been
fortunate in that respect.”
The CVCA continues to urge everyone to stay away from all dams, hydro
generating plants, water control structures, shorelines of lakes and rivers
and streams. The CVCA urges the public to exercise extreme caution
around all water bodies.
CVCA staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. This FLOOD
ADVISORY will remain in effect until further notice. If there are any
questions or concerns CVCA staff can be reached at 613-472-3137. The
CVCA includes portions of the municipalities of Trent Hills, Stirling-
Rawdon, Marmora and Lake, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, North
Kawartha, Wollaston, Limerick, Tudor and Cashel, Faraday and
Highlands East.
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