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Maitland Valley Conservation AuthorityMaitland Valley Conservation Authority
Maitland Valley Conservation AuthorityMaitland Valley Conservation Authority
1093 Marietta Street, Box 127
Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0
519-335-3557
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Introduction
    • Governance
      • Board Meeting Agendas/Minutes
    • Maps/Documents/Publications
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Tenders / RFP’s
    • Staff Directory
    • Upcoming Events
  • Stewardship Programs
    • Tree Planting Programs
    • Water Quality Programs
    • Why Healthy Water?
    • Carbon Footprint Initiative
      • Carbon Footprint Initiative – Downloads
    • Cover Crops and Soil Health
  • Camping
    • Falls Reserve CA
      • About Falls Reserve CA
      • Falls Reserve Information
      • What’s New?
      • Facilities
      • Activities
      • Reservations
      • Seasonal Membership Pass
      • Fishing
    • Wawanosh Park CA
  • Conservation Areas
    • coming soon
  • Water Management
    • Flood & Erosion Safety Services
    • Types of Flood Notices
    • Flood Notices
    • Low Water Bulletins
  • Regulations & Permits
    • Regulations Introduction
    • Shoreline Regulations
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    • John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund
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Types of Flood Notices

Flood statements may be issued to some or all of the following:

  • Municipalities
  • Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Flood Forecast Centre
  • Local police and fire departments
  • Watershed media
  • Neighbouring Conservation Authorities
  • Watershed utilities

The key role of the MVCA is to inform our member municipalities of potential flooding in order to prevent the loss of life and reduce property damage and social disruption.

There are five types of notices sent to the media and municipalities depending on watershed conditions:

Normal

Flood Status Normal

No flood conditions exist

Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety

Flood Status Water Safety

This condition statement is issued to alert municipalities and the public about high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets. Flooding is not expected.

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook

Flood Status Outlook

This condition statement is issued to provide early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.

Flood Watch

Flood Status Watch

Flood watch statements are issued when flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare for flooding.

Flood Status – Flood Warning

Flood Status Warning

Flooding warning statements are issued when flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.

For more information please contact Jeff Winzenreid, Water Resources Technician, at jwinzenried@mvca.on.ca or call 519-335-3557 ext. 243.

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