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Catfish Creek Conservation AuthorityCatfish Creek Conservation Authority
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"To communicate and deliver resource management services and programs
in order to achieve social and ecological harmony for the watershed".
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  • About Us
    • Mandate / Objectives / Mission Statement
    • Governance / Board of Directors
      • Board Meeting Agendas/Minutes
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Staff Directory
    • Publications
    • Events Calendar
    • Links
  • Programs
    • Water Management
      • Flood Forecasting and Warning
      • Environmental Planning & Regulations
      • Technical Studies / GIS
      • Low Water Advisories
      • Watershed Report Card
      • Port Bruce Flood Management Information
    • Watershed Stewardship
      • Tree Planting
      • Woodlot Management
      • Private Lands Stewardship
    • Environmental Education
      • Information and Fees
      • Available Programs
      • W.I.L.D Rangers Education Programming
  • Conservation Areas
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Conservation Lands Map
  • Springwater Campground
    • About Springwater
    • Springwater Maple Syrup Festival
    • Seasonal Camping
    • Overnight Camping
    • Day Use Area
    • Schoolhouse and Pavilions
    • Springwater C.A. Visitor Centre Hours
  • Our Supporters
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    • Donors and Supporters
    • Fundraising
  • Contact Us

Flood Forecasting and Warning

The Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) is responsible for maintaining a Flood Forecasting and Warning System throughout the watershed.

The CCCA monitors weather, ice and watercourse conditions throughout the year and if conditions indicate a flood may be possible or imminent, the CA must notify the affected municipalities. The CCCA utilizes many tools in the flood forecasting program: Internet weather forecasts and radar images, ice monitoring, channel sounding, water level gauges, precipitation and wind gauges, visual inspections of the watershed conditions and staff experience.

Notices are sent out via email to our municipalities and the media by the Water Management Technician. Conditions are also posted online via our website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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

High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook

Flood Status Outlook

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

Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services, and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.

Flood Status – Flood Warning

Flood Status Warning

Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.

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