Risk of minor flooding on the Coulonge River early next week

Risk of minor flooding on the Coulonge River early next week

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract sent out a public notice today (April 14) indicating that the risk of minor flooding is expected on the Coulonge River at the start of the week. The municipality released the following statement regarding the issue:

“Due to the rapid melting of the snow, the Coulonge River is continuously rising and may overflow its banks. The river’s flow could reach 500 m3/s on Monday April 17 and peak at 600 m3/s on Tuesday April 18. The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract is asking all citizens whose homes are located along the Coulonge River to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of their family members and the protection of their property. Please secure your belongings along the Coulonge River as soon as possible.”

For the moment, this risk of minor flooding concerns only the Coulonge River.