Lake Ontario Water Levels

• Communities pleading for action to prevent further damage from Lake Ontario flooding

  "Given the prognostications thus far and the actual hard evidence of lake levels right now, we expect 2020 to be a repeat of 2019 -- if not worse."

  Environment

  Feb 19, 2020
  
• Thousand Islands Association increasingly frustrated with IJC’s Plan 2014

  Thousand Island Association members are demanding changes to the International Commission's Plan 2014, which they believe has contributed to the increasing water levels in Lake Ontario.

  Environment

  Oct 5, 2019
  
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• What’s driving high water levels in Lake Ontario?

  Many are asking, “Is this the new normal?”

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2019
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• High water level warning issued for Toronto

  The Toronto Region Conservation Authority has issued a warning saying Lake Ontario water levels remain high with "risks" during heavy wind or wave activity following Wednesday's heavy rain.

  Weather

  Jul 18, 2019
• City of Kingston closes portion of waterfront trail due to high water levels

  The city has opted to close the trail, portions of which have been flooded by high water levels in Lake Ontario.

  Weather

  Jun 4, 2019
• Water levels continue to climb as Kingston-area residents play waiting game

  Property owners on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River have been keeping a close watch on rising water levels in the area.

  Weather

  May 31, 2019
• City staff ramp up efforts to protect Toronto Islands from flooding

  City of Toronto officials say 15,000 sandbags were distributed across the islands as of Wednesday morning, with another 9,000 set to be put in place over the coming two days.

  Weather

  May 29, 2019
• Water levels on Lake Ontario in Cobourg rise above 2017 flood level

  A flood warning has been in effect for the shoreline of Lake Ontario since May 6.

  Weather

  May 29, 2019
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• High winds, waves cause flooding on Toronto Islands

  A City of Toronto spokesperson reports there is "signficant flooding" near homes.

  Weather

  May 23, 2019
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• Portions of Lake Ontario waterfront trail in Hamilton closed due to flooding

  High water levels have prompted the closure of portions of the waterfront trail along Lake Ontario.

  Environment

  May 13, 2019