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Date: December 23rd, 2022 Time: 12:00pm
For Friday December 23, 2022, 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 portions of Haldimand County.
Current water level forecasts for the Lake Erie Shoreline from the MNRF predict water levels will increase to an elevation of approximately 176.5masl at Port Colborne. This is an increase in the forecasted water levels from previous messaging. In addition to the storm surge, significant wave heights more than 2.0m (6.6 feet) are also predicted to occur during this time. Lake Erie water levels will remain above flood warning thresholds from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning .
Increased erosion and flooding due to storm surge and strong wave action is occurring. The likelihood of wave spray combined with freezing conditions will also add significant hazards to this event and ice accretion should be expected.
Residents living along Lake Erie should pay very close attention to water levels and waves in their area and are urged to take the advice of Emergency Services. Residents are also advised to close storm shutters and flood-proof low lying openings in their homes. Members of the public are urged to stay away from the shoreline of Lake Erie during this event as conditions may be hazardous.
The NPCA will continue to monitor these conditions and will issue further messages as required. Information on the Flood Status in the watershed can be found on the NPCA’s website at:
https://npca.ca/f lood-status
https://www.tides.gc.ca/en/stations/12865
This notice is in effect until 8:00am, Sunday December 25th, 2022, and will be updated as required.
A message from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
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