Lower Trent Conservation advises local municipalities and the public that a Shoreline Conditions Statement – Water Safety has been issued for Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte shoreline from Grafton to Quinte West. A Water Safety Statement is issued during high flows/winds, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Nuisance localized shoreline flooding for some may occur. There is also potential for further erosion on already damaged shorelines.

Strong northwesterly winds are expected across Lake Ontario this weekend. Sustained winds across Lake Ontario are forecast to exceed 40 km/hr with wind gusts up to 60 km/hr. These strong winds are forecast to result in storm surge with waves exceeding 1.5 metres along the north shore of Lake Ontario beginning late Friday and continuing throughout the weekend. Surge related flooding and erosion damage from high waves is possible during these periods of strong onshore winds. Residents should pay close attention to weather forecasts for approaching storm systems with high southeast, south or southwest winds.

Residents should ensure personal property (boats, docks, etc.) along the shoreline are secured.

For further information on Lake Ontario water levels and forecasted water levels, please visit the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board website: https://ijc.org/en/loslrb/watershed/water-levels

Lower Trent Conservation monitors water levels and weather forecasts closely as part of its flood forecasting and warning program. Daily water level updates are available at www.LTC.on.ca. If you have concerns about water levels, please contact Lower Trent Conservation at (613) 394-4829.

 This Water Safety Statement will be in effect until (or updated before) Monday April 15, 2024.

For more information contact:

Gage Comeau                                                        Corinne Ross
Manager, Watershed Management, Planning Communications Specialist
& Regulations                                             [email protected]              
[email protected]                                         
Or Duty Officer (613) 848-4883