Lower Trent Conservation has issued a flood outlook statement for Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte shoreline.
The conservation authority says higher than normal water levels have persisted through the fall and winter and if weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to reach 75.3m by the week of April 10th and reach mid-peak around 75.45m in mid-May.
This is still below the 75.92 m seen last year.
High winds are predicted for later today so shoreline owners should be aware of the potential increased wave action and shoreline erosion.
Water levels on the Great Lakes naturally vary, responding monthly, seasonally and annually to a variety of factors. Water levels are primarily influenced by natural factors, including precipitation, evaporation, winds, runoff from rivers or streams and inflow from upstream Great Lakes.
Lake Ontario typically reaches its seasonal high water level in May/June. Residents living along Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte should expect further increases in water levels for at least the next couple of months.
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
