Back to SearchKingston ON – Cataraqui Conservation has downgraded the Flood Watch (in effect since April 12, 2020), to a Shoreline Conditions Statement – Water Safety for Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River.
While the current water level on Lake Ontario (75.25 m IGLD 1985), which greatly influences the upper St. Lawrence River, is still about 25 cm higher than normal for this time of year, it has dropped below the Flood Watch threshold. Though declining slowly, higher than average water levels are expected to persist for weeks to come.
Cataraqui Conservation is urging residents to take care along the shoreline and on the water as levels decline further. Unsafe/unstable banks may exist due to recent erosion. High water and wave action have deposited debris along shorelines and beaches, and floating debris may cause hazardous conditions for boaters.
The risk of localized nuisance flooding and high-water impacts is reducing with the declining water levels; however, some risk remains during periods of active weather. Residents in flood prone and low-lying areas should continue to pay attention to forecasts for approaching storms with high winds from the southeast, south and southwest. More information can be found in the attachment.
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