Issued at: 6:30 p.m. Saturday March 15, 2025
A Flood Watch remains in place for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds. A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent or certain.
Maitland Conservation staff continued to monitor snowpack conditions today and have confirmed a rapid melt rate. Rivers began responding this morning with levels beginning to rise more quickly this afternoon. Weather forecasts remain consistent, predicting 15-25mm of rainfall overnight into Sunday morning, with a continued risk of thunderstorms.
Due to the risk of additional rainfall from thunderstorm activity, the potential remains for river levels to reach flood stage. Watercourses will continue to rise overnight, with peak levels still estimated to reach those seen in December 2008 between Sunday morning and Monday night and remaining elevated into early next week.
We remind people that slippery and unstable streambanks and fast-moving cold water will create hazardous conditions around all watercourses. Never drive through floodwater. Culverts and gravel roads will be at risk of washouts.
Maitland Conservation will continue to monitor conditions and rainfall during the overnight. If significant rainfall occurs, this message will be upgraded to a Flood Warning where necessary.
Contact:
Jeff Winzenried, Flood Forecasting Supervisor
[email protected]