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Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has also issued a Lake Erie Flood Warning. For Friday December 10th, 2021, this notice is intended to update the public and local municipalities of the condition of the Lake Erie Shoreline as it relates to the Niagara Peninsula and the eastern portion of Haldimand County. 

 

Niagara is currently under a Special Weather Statement as issued by Environment Canada, calling for strong southwest winds gusting between 90-110km/hr beginning tonight and continuing on into Saturday evening. These strong southwesterly winds will increase water levels and waves along the entire Lake Erie shoreline. 

     

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry is currently predicting water levels to increase above current levels on Lake Erie by approximately 1.8m (6.0ft), to an elevation 176.3m.  Significant wave heights of approximately 1.8m (6.0ft) are also forecasted to occur all along the entire Lake Erie shoreline during this time. Water levels are forecast to peak Saturday evening around 8:00pm. 

 

Residents living along Lake Erie should pay close attention to water levels and waves in their area and are urged stay away from the shoreline of Lake Erie during this event. Increased erosion and flooding due to the storm surge and strong waves is likely. Residents are advised to shut storm shutters and flood-proof low lying openings in their homes.       

 

Information on the Flood Status in the watershed and water levels within local watercourses can be found on the NPCA’s website at: 

 

https://npca.ca/flood-status 

https://npca.ca/stream-flow-monitoring  

 

This notice is in effect until noon Sunday December 12th, 2021 and will be updated as required.